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DE51 YAA

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

169,657 mi
Last recorded169,657 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 YAA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2024 169,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 167,577 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Fail 16 Mar 2023 167,577 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 163,415 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Fail 16 Mar 2022 163,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 159,622 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s top of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer breaking up internally (rattling)

under body corrosion throughout

Pass 24 Feb 2020 156,266 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 151,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 151,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 146,296 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 146,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 140,537 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 140,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 136,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 136,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 128,163 miles

offside front tyre cracked and on limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm

rear brake discs corroded pads approx 80% worn

rear suspension corroded

slight oil leak from sump

Fail 4 Mar 2014 128,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre cracked and on limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm

rear brake discs corroded pads approx 80% worn

rear suspension corroded

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 20 Mar 2013 122,942 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 122,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,154 miles

eml light on

front lamps discoloured

slight oil leak from sump

Fail 29 Feb 2012 111,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

front lamps discoloured

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 3 Mar 2011 101,977 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 95,968 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 95,968 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2009 89,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,293 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,547 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2008 71,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2006 60,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,148 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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DE51 YAA is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 DE51 YAA, 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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DE51 YAA is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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