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AX51 AUK

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,345 mi
Last recorded108,345 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 AUK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,345 miles

3rd brake light not working

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 108,345 miles

3rd brake light not working

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,688 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,419 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2014 93,419 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,543 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 86,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,054 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,797 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,763 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,640 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 69,616 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 63,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 56,936 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge (stepped tread pattern)

rear inner brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,279 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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AX51 AUK is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AX51 AUK, 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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AX51 AUK is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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