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KC51 EEV

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,693 mi
Last recorded159,693 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 EEV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2012 159,693 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front discs are pitted

Pass 11 Oct 2012 159,693 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs are pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2011 147,322 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 147,332 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

bonet cable broken in cab

Pass 14 Oct 2010 134,882 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2009 122,787 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 122,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2008 109,641 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 96,244 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 96,244 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

n/s/f/ & o/s/f tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2006 83,778 miles

Offside rear tyre close to wear bars .

Pass 20 Oct 2005 68,463 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 68,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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KC51 EEV is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KC51 EEV, 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 KC51 EEV registered?

KC51 EEV is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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