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WF52 FCE

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,323 mi
Last recorded113,323 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FCE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2021 113,323 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front front suspension components generally corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear suspension components generally corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,229 miles

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

all front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 109,215 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 104,610 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,675 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 99,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear end broken off (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,159 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,321 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,648 miles

oil spray under side

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,714 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 47,091 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,091 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,315 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,590 miles

Offside tyre low on inner raised section.

Surface corrossion on front discs.

Surface corrossion on rear discs.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,419 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 27,062 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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WF52 FCE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WF52 FCE, 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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WF52 FCE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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