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GY51 SPZ

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,498 mi
Last recorded110,498 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SPZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 110,498 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,245 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 106,242 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 101,139 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 101,132 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,333 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,296 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 94,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 28 Nov 2020 94,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,717 miles

long travel on park brake pedal

rear lamp warning on all testable lights working at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2019 88,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

long travel on park brake pedal

rear lamp warning on all testable lights working at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2018 84,464 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 84,430 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlight aim on highest limits

Pass 30 Dec 2017 80,331 miles

front lower arm rear bushes perished and starting to split

Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,789 miles

front screen damage

poor beam image on both head lamps

Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,148 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front beam pattern poor

vehicle battery not fully secure

Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,614 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,852 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,380 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,784 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,640 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,189 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,130 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,849 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 37,825 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 SPZ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SPZ, 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 GY51 SPZ registered?

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

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