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SW03 YCK

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,677 mi
Last recorded82,677 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 YCK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 82,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,475 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 79,671 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,554 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,521 miles

engine covers/under covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 79,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door Mirror Discoloured but view to rear still visable

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Mirror Discoloured but view to rear still visable

Pass 3 May 2017 79,393 miles

Engine cover/under cover fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,476 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear main bushes deterioted (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

slight under body corrosion

under covers fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2015 75,475 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden and rear when driven vehicle has a rough ride (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod severely distorted front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear main bushes deterioted (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

slight under body corrosion

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,013 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Run out on front brakes.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,434 miles

Rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,208 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,589 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 YCK is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCK, 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 YCK is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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