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EY51 EVF

2001 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,590 mi
Last recorded177,590 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 EVF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 177,590 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

front brake pads worn

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn close to legal limits

rear brake pads worn very close to legal limits

Fail 25 May 2012 159,130 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion to front inner brakes

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 May 2012 159,130 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to front inner brakes

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 May 2011 145,955 miles

n.s.f wheel binding slightly

Fail 24 May 2011 145,955 miles

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

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

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

n.s.f wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2009 144,007 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 144,007 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 143,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 132,736 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has been cut

Pass 13 Oct 2007 124,390 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 105,260 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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EY51 EVF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EY51 EVF, 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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What year was EY51 EVF registered?

EY51 EVF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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