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FD51 RGV

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,305 mi
Last recorded143,305 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 RGV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 143,305 miles

Exhaust corroded & weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 143,305 miles

Exhaust corroded & weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 139,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 139,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 131,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres are wearing on edges.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 122,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 122,704 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 114,751 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking due to age.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 102,523 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 102,523 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,055 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)

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Apr 2009 78,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,082 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 66,855 miles

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)

rear pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,084 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,599 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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FD51 RGV is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FD51 RGV, 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 FD51 RGV registered?

FD51 RGV is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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The MOT history for FD51 RGV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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