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GY51 SOE

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,645 mi
Last recorded101,645 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark Fluid (2.1.5 (b) (i))

VSC warning light illuminated

Fail 31 Aug 2018 101,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark Fluid (2.1.5 (b) (i))

VSC warning light illuminated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 96,333 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded.

general corrosion appearing on vehicle underside

rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 96,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,386 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 92,386 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,723 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 84,723 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 81,099 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 81,099 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,353 miles

Advise front brake discs are corroded on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2012 75,295 miles

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

Advise front brake discs are corroded on inner edges

Advise vsc warning light staying on indicating a fault

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,517 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2010 63,235 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine management light on

near side rear sill dent

rear anti rollbar corrosion

rear number plate discolour

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,235 miles

engine management light on

near side rear sill dent

rear anti rollbar corrosion

rear number plate discolour

Fail 1 Aug 2009 56,267 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wear

rear number plate discolour

rear tyres 2-3mm edges

tow bar has two bolt missing/not fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2009 56,267 miles

rear brake pads wear

rear number plate discolour

rear tyres 2-3mm edges

tow bar has two bolt missing/not fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2008 49,122 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,100 miles

rear number plate discolour

Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,482 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 34,482 miles

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

drivers door edge damaged

front and rear bumpers scratched

front tyres worn to 2mm

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,494 miles

all four tyres worn to,or close to legal limit

front brake pads worn very close to minimum requirement of 1.5 mm

oil over filled

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 SOE is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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