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GY51 SRX

2001 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SRX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 83,585 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed damaged/misshapen (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 83,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed damaged/misshapen (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 82,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 78,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 78,725 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 74,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate also cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 74,499 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC warning (Vehicle Stability Control) (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate also cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody generally corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 77,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury passenger door damaged showing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch section below passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low require attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch area below passenger seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded not considered excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,995 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 65,995 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vsc light on dash

Fail 23 Oct 2018 63,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vsc light on dash

Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,067 miles

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

front brake discs are lipped

front registration plate is cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2017 56,067 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

E.M.L is illuminated

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

front brake discs are lipped

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,211 miles

E.M.L is illuminated

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

both rear inner sills are corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,316 miles

E.M.L is illuminated

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

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 1 Mar 2016 50,316 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

E.M.L is illuminated

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

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,343 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,877 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 37,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,223 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,690 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,054 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,529 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,312 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,729 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 SRX is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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