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GY51 SNF

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,239 mi
Last recorded141,239 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SNF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 141,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 129,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 129,992 miles

Emissions not tested engine light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 123,160 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack on windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,227 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 118,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,144 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Front discs worn,pitted or scored ,but not seriously weakened

Fail 23 Aug 2016 112,889 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Note! both rear tyres are worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 107,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,606 miles

Water level low

yellow car light on dashboard

Fuel pipe/s corroded

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre poor condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre poor condition

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 102,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre poor condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre poor condition

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Water level low

yellow car light on dashboard

Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,260 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 83,215 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,893 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,976 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,559 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,797 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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GY51 SNF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GY51 SNF, 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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GY51 SNF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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