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VO03 ULE

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,500 mi
Last recorded114,500 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,500 miles

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

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

end of exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,358 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 99,152 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,237 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outter side brake working ok on readings (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,022 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 88,018 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing bolt (3.5.1j)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,769 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,028 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,864 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 58,736 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,849 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 51,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,036 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 41,026 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,326 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,976 miles

front and rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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 ULE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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