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BF51 KCG

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

122,601 mi
Last recorded122,601 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KCG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 122,601 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 118,221 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2024 112,599 miles

Central Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 106,112 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 27 May 2022 99,288 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 88,696 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 83,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,555 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 80,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 80,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,793 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

VSC on

Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,833 miles

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

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

front exhaust fragile

rear chassis corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 75,833 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust fragile

rear chassis corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,484 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 20 Jun 2014 67,480 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,005 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs poor

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 44,256 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 39,907 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 39,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,942 miles

oil leaking at offside front,suspect auto- gearbox cooler pipe

Fail 16 Jun 2009 35,940 miles

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

oil leaking at offside front,suspect auto- gearbox cooler pipe

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,826 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,529 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 20,171 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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BF51 KCG is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 BF51 KCG, 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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BF51 KCG is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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