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DG51 GZF

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,814 mi
Last recorded131,814 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GZF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 131,814 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 131,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 126,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 119,204 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp lenses slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise service/repair

Pass 11 Aug 2015 112,359 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,984 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 108,955 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 106,741 miles

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

Righthand wiper blade is starting to split

Pass 8 Aug 2012 97,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 89,485 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,716 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 78,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,126 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,770 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 40,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,974 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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DG51 GZF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG51 GZF, 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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DG51 GZF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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