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W42 XGP

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,493 mi
Last recorded151,493 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 XGP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 151,493 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 151,493 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 151,399 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 151,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 147,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 143,408 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 143,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 140,411 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 140,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 135,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 128,257 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 105,212 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 97,278 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 80,005 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 68,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,687 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,865 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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W42 XGP 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 78.9%.

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 W42 XGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W42 XGP registered?

W42 XGP is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is W42 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W42 XGP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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