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EF51 MSU

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

124,245 mi
Last recorded124,245 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 MSU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2026 124,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025 123,663 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 122,462 miles

coolant low

noise from the engine

passenger side front wiper need renewing

Fail 9 Feb 2024 122,462 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lamp (4.1.4 (b))

coolant low

head lamp aim not tested

noise from the engine

passenger side front wiper need renewing

Pass 10 Feb 2023 120,923 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 120,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 120,514 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 119,944 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 119,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 118,807 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 118,231 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 118,231 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 117,570 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,023 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 115,140 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,678 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 103,641 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 103,630 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 95,198 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 85,004 miles

ecu light on

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,031 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,877 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 33,625 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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EF51 MSU is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF51 MSU, 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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EF51 MSU is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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