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DN51 YHK

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

91,367 mi
Last recorded91,367 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 YHK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,367 miles

All suspension components corroded and bushes perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/s/r inner sill heavily corroded

Power steering pipes and components heavily corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 91,367 miles

All suspension components corroded and bushes perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

O/s/r inner sill heavily corroded

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

Power steering pipes and components heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 91,110 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,695 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 90,693 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,289 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

previous welding repairs to sills

various suspension components and mountings corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,780 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,797 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,769 miles

OSR tyre has cracking on sidewall

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2017 87,768 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 Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OSR tyre has cracking on sidewall

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in NSF tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,363 miles

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

vsc light illuminated

Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

vsc light illuminated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,124 miles

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

VSC light on

Fail 28 May 2015 85,041 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine magerment light on

nail in offside front tyre

vsc light on

Pass 29 May 2014 82,370 miles

engine management light on

just passed co test second emmisions test

Pass 23 May 2013 79,161 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

vsc light on

Pass 28 May 2012 77,602 miles

o/side front wishbone rear bush starting to peel

v s c warning light on rec / insp

Fail 28 May 2012 77,602 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/side front wishbone rear bush starting to peel

v s c warning light on rec / insp

Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,536 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

engine management light on rec / insp

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,737 miles

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

nsf main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

very little reserve of travel on handbrake

Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,737 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

nsf main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

very little reserve of travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,269 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 69,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 64,685 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 60,137 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 50,651 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 45,359 miles

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

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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DN51 YHK is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DN51 YHK, 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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DN51 YHK is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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