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EK51 PJO

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,020 mi
Last recorded143,020 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 PJO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 143,020 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 131,301 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 124,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 124,247 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 124,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 119,840 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 115,997 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 115,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 110,651 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 106,382 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 101,565 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 101,565 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 97,394 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 87,202 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 86,510 miles

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

Offside Front 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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EK51 PJO is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK51 PJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK51 PJO registered?

EK51 PJO is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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