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FG51 VMZ

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,118 mi
Last recorded127,118 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VMZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,118 miles

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

Fuel tank supply and vent pipes - corrosion.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 127,118 miles

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

Fuel tank supply and vent pipes - corrosion.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 121,454 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 114,030 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,349 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 96,013 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge worn Offside rear tyre outre edge worn Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,834 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 93,834 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 93,123 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 89,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 85,902 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 80,477 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 80,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,558 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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FG51 VMZ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FG51 VMZ, 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 FG51 VMZ registered?

FG51 VMZ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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The MOT history for FG51 VMZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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