MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
eml light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After cat (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pump (2.3.3b)
oil leak
rear pads wearing uneven
whining noise from vehicle when doing brake test
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After cat (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pump (2.3.3b)
oil leak
rear pads wearing uneven
whining noise from vehicle when doing brake test
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened front o/s seat belt frayed (5.2.2a)
fuel filler pipe corroded but not leaking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamdba reading to high (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cenre pipe by mounting point (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened front o/s seat belt frayed (5.2.2a)
fuel filler pipe corroded but not leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner and outer egdes
offside front tyre is wearing on the inner egde
the engine management light is on
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
slight blow from the front section of the exhaust
the nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
slight blow from the front section of the exhaust
the nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges
O/side front seatbelt webbing fluffing. Slight blow at exhaust front flexi.
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/side front seatbelt webbing fluffing. Slight blow at exhaust front flexi.
Nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit 2mm
Offside front seat belt webbing starting to fray
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit 2mm
Offside front seat belt webbing starting to fray
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wear lips on front brake discs
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?
Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN51 WLE is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 BN51 WLE, 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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BN51 WLE is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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