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BO51 JYK

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

254,389 mi
Last recorded254,389 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 JYK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 254,389 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 254,387 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 254,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 245,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 245,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding and hand brake operation (3.7.B.1)

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 241,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2014 241,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2013 229,043 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 214,064 miles

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

n/s rear tyre underinflated

Fail 19 Jul 2012 214,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s rear tyre underinflated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 200,574 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 200,574 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 187,420 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 187,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 173,949 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 157,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 139,746 miles

front number plate condition

Fail 23 Jun 2006 115,543 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 115,543 miles

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

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

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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BO51 JYK is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BO51 JYK, 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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BO51 JYK is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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