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SW03 KAA

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,984 mi
Last recorded109,984 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 KAA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 109,984 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

offside and nearside headlight fixture brackets at body cracked/split but still secure

Fail 26 May 2021 109,963 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch ( marked with yellow chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (marked with yellow chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

battery insecure but not likely to fall from vertical position

Pass 11 Jun 2016 92,493 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,828 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,799 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 37,797 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 32,953 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 28,538 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,498 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,945 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 17,393 miles

front brake pads past half worn.

Fail 19 May 2006 12,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 19 May 2006 12,990 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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SW03 KAA is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 81,529 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW03 KAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW03 KAA is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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