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YX03 UCA

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,821 mi
Last recorded131,821 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 UCA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 131,821 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 128,212 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPE RUSTY

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 122,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 122,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 117,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 112,816 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 112,816 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2012 105,239 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 105,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,810 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,735 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,668 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,007 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,364 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 39,364 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,447 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,446 miles

both front tyres below 1.6mm on outer tread edges

both rear tyres 2mm on outer tread edges

Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,225 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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YX03 UCA is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX03 UCA, 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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YX03 UCA is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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