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A14 BGJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,645 mi
Last recorded121,645 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 BGJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 121,645 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 121,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 106,215 miles

handbrake efficiency low at 16%

Fail 13 Jul 2017 106,215 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

handbrake efficiency low at 16%

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,298 miles

both rear shocker bump stop boots spit

front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2015 82,812 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 82,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,309 miles

EML on

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

damage to nearside front wing

rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2014 71,309 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

damage to nearside front wing

rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,891 miles

EM light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,308 miles

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,868 miles

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,259 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2009 61,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 57,179 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,280 miles

cracking on front no/plate

engine management light on constantly

Fail 14 Mar 2007 52,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,904 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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A14 BGJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,848 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 A14 BGJ, 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 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A14 BGJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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