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HF51 YFL

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YFL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some under vehicle surface corrosion in areas

Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Some under vehicle surface corrosion in areas.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,115 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear tyres are cracking

Some under vehicle components becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre is cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,213 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

ecu light on

rear pads getting low

rear tyres perished

slight oil leak from transfer box

Fail 13 Jun 2014 86,153 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

ecu light on

rear pads getting low

rear tyres perished

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,913 miles

Centre rear exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from front diff

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

Rear fuel filler pipes corroding

Warning lights on on dash

Pass 23 May 2012 81,141 miles

(strong advise) front pads low

exhaust has slight corrosion

front discs slightly lipped

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 75,693 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 72,861 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 70,871 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 67,485 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2008 67,485 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 64,870 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 60,439 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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HF51 YFL is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HF51 YFL, 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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HF51 YFL is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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