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W3 NWM

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,636 mi
Last recorded167,636 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 NWM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 167,636 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Engine oil level below min

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appx. 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 167,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level below min

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appx. 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Apr 2020 163,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower fog light not working

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel to parking brake

Fail 24 Mar 2020 163,521 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacings (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacings (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower fog light not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel to parking brake

Pass 13 Mar 2018 138,175 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 137,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 131,967 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 124,991 miles

advise front brake disks slightly pitted on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 116,858 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 108,528 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 99,437 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,606 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,643 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,766 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,042 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,373 miles

offside rear tyre worn on both edges and 2 nails in tyre . †spare tyre worn on edges .

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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W3 NWM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W3 NWM, 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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W3 NWM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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