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BF51 XHX

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,724 mi
Last recorded131,724 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XHX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 131,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 120,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 107,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 99,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WELDING REPAIR WORK COVERED WITH UNDER SEAL PREVENTING THOROUGH INSPECTION

Pass 25 Aug 2021 88,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,990 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 85,990 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,318 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 83,318 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,767 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 21 Jun 2018 79,762 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,260 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,506 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,027 miles

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

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

slight binding of rear brakes

stone chips in front screen

Pass 28 Jun 2014 66,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

stone chips in front screen

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar links worn

rear suspension subframe corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,052 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,388 miles

heat shields slightly loose on front exhaust pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,847 miles

Both front coil springs corroded at the top of the strut.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,595 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,042 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,610 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 XHX is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XHX, 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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What year was BF51 XHX registered?

BF51 XHX is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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