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GY51 WRC

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,861 mi
Last recorded105,861 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 105,861 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 105,861 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 103,607 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 103,607 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 103,222 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 102,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,386 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 102,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 101,149 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 12 Jan 2017 100,616 miles

Front no plate slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 100,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front no plate slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 99,771 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 99,770 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,307 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 94,301 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 97,835 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 97,322 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,324 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 87,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 87,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 79,702 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 68,665 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 60,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WRC is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

GY51 WRC is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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