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GY51 SPU

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,713 mi
Last recorded137,713 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 137,713 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 137,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 135,496 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

P.A.S pipes corroded

both rear shocker dust covers deteriorated

high level stop light not working

Fail 25 Jan 2019 135,496 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

P.A.S pipes corroded

bonnet secondary retaining device not functioning correctly

both rear shocker dust covers deteriorated

high level stop light not working

no coolant visible !!!!

Pass 3 Jan 2018 131,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre tread cracking

p.a.s pipes near rad fan corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wheels slight bind(park brake sticking)

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 3 Jan 2017 127,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slight bent (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 127,803 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slight bent (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 120,891 miles

advise n s rear discs

Pass 3 Jan 2015 112,595 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 102,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 95,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 86,741 miles

chip to screen

offside rear tyre worn and perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,124 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,588 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,276 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 47,401 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 SPU is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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