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Lexus RX300 - 2003

338.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX300, model year 2003. Sample size: 545 cars, 1,058 tests and 3,585 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 545 cars

The 2003 Lexus RX300 has an overall defect rate of 339 per 100 vehicles, which is 10% lower than the average for cars of the same year. While tyre wear is a common issue, this model particularly excels in areas like brakes and steering, showing significantly fewer defects compared to the average. However, it does experience a higher rate of defects in the "Other" category. Mileage trends indicate that the vehicle's defect rate increases with age, especially in the highest mileage bracket. Overall, the RX300 stands out for its reliability in braking and steering but is slightly less effective in managing a broader range of issues as mileage increases.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 545 cars

More model years for Lexus RX300

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Other models from Lexus

Lexus CT Lexus ES Lexus GS Lexus GS300 Lexus GS450H Lexus IS Lexus IS200 Lexus IS220 Lexus IS250 Lexus IS300 Lexus LC Lexus LS Lexus LS400 Lexus LS430 Lexus LS600H Lexus NX Lexus NX 350H Lexus RX Lexus RX300 Lexus RX350 Lexus RX400H Lexus RX450H Lexus SC430 Lexus UX Lexus UX 300E

Categories

Brakes
▲ 30.1% better
118.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 47.6% better
13.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 15.1% better
25.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 18.2% better
84.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 6.5% worse
321.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▲ 40.3% better
38.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 11.0% better
12.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 21.6% worse
64.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 538 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 471
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 350
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 280
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 226
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 223
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 167
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 133
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 106
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 97
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 94

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 45
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 15