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FN51 YWF

2001 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,699 mi
Last recorded152,699 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YWF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 152,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 141,568 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 141,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 131,112 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 131,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 120,780 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine management light on.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,347 miles

Engine warning light on

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres worn the edges

Rear brake disc's corroded and pads getting low

Fail 21 Jun 2012 111,344 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn the edges

Engine warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,289 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,356 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 89,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 79,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,598 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 39,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine lamp on †v/s/c lamp on †front pads getting low †front tyres scrubbed the inner edges †cracks noted in rear tyre treads

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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FN51 YWF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Green 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 FN51 YWF, 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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FN51 YWF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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