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EF51 MVG

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

204,829 mi
Last recorded204,829 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 MVG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 204,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 204,829 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 199,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill - finger and thumb pressure assessment only - CAT tool not used (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting - finger and thumb pressure assessment only - CAT tool not used (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 199,436 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill - finger and thumb pressure assessment only - CAT tool not used (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill - finger and thumb pressure assessment only - CAT tool not used (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting - finger and thumb pressure assessment only - CAT tool not used (5.3.6 (a) (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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 192,466 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside rear of sill/wheel arch rusty

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

pipes behind front bumper rusty, purpose unsure

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2022 192,465 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside rear of sill/wheel arch rusty

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

pipes behind front bumper rusty, purpose unsure

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2021 186,771 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler/breather to tank ()

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

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed

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))

check VSC system warning lamp/system

engine MIL on dash

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

metal pipes behind front bumper rusty, not clear what system pipes are for

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 2 Dec 2021 186,771 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler/breather to tank ()

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed

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))

check VSC system warning lamp/system

engine MIL on dash

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

metal pipes behind front bumper rusty, not clear what system pipes are for

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2020 183,225 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 25 Nov 2020 183,225 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both, lenses clouded (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2019 178,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

headlamp lenses deteriorating, patterns/output weak

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2018 161,675 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt fraying

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

brakes tested on road with Tapley meter, vehicle 4WD

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 27 Nov 2018 161,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

brakes tested on road with Tapley meter, vehicle 4WD

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2017 149,096 miles

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

brakes tested on road with Tapley meter, vehicle 4WD

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

headlight lenses getting cloudy, pattern OK at time of test

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear brake pads wearing low? not clearly visible

Pass 7 Dec 2016 138,128 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both headlight lenses getting cloudy

brakes tested on road with Tapley meter, vehicle 4WD

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 5 Dec 2016 138,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both headlight lenses getting cloudy

brakes tested on road with Tapley meter, vehicle 4WD

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2015 133,717 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 133,661 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 127,525 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 127,517 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 119,926 miles

rear no plate in poor conition

Fail 17 Dec 2013 119,926 miles

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

rear no plate in poor conition

Pass 21 Dec 2012 112,890 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 112,804 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2011 104,441 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 95,118 miles

Front brake discs poor.

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

O/S/R brake binding, but not affecting brake roller readings.

Slight perishing to O/S/F lower arm bush.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 80,057 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 80,057 miles

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

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,682 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,858 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 48,903 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 48,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 40,345 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 MVG is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 EF51 MVG, 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 MVG is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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