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AY51 OCB

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,730 mi
Last recorded94,730 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OCB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,730 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 94,730 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,758 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,583 miles

Surface Corrosion to under Part of Suspension

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,191 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 57,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,591 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,084 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,884 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 34,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,417 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,509 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 17,389 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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AY51 OCB is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AY51 OCB, 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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AY51 OCB is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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