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YL03 BVS

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,095 mi
Last recorded119,095 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BVS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 119,095 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 119,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank insecure cover corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 116,847 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 114,971 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 110,966 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 8 Jul 2020 108,081 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 106,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 100,172 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear disc back plate missing

Fail 18 Jun 2018 100,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear disc back plate missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,234 miles

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 11 Jul 2017 92,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,262 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,509 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,467 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 53,815 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,603 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,156 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,041 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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YL03 BVS is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YL03 BVS, 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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What year was YL03 BVS registered?

YL03 BVS is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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