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VO03 SZZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,855 mi
Last recorded120,855 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 SZZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2020 120,855 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushed perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill panels both sides damaged from incorrect jacking and corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2019 115,564 miles

Both door mirrors glass poor, hard to see to the rear

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 115,563 miles

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

Both door mirrors glass poor, hard to see to the rear

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 107,440 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,940 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,301 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,378 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,810 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,919 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,842 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 76,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,853 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 71,853 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,176 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,869 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,653 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 45,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,937 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,335 miles

hand brake travel on limit

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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VO03 SZZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO03 SZZ, 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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VO03 SZZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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