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KW51 BNK

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,721 mi
Last recorded206,721 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 BNK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 206,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 206,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine mangerment light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 174,638 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 174,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

offside hand brake very noisey on application

Pass 4 Mar 2010 146,042 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 120,933 miles

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight blow at front exhaust joint area

Fail 13 Feb 2009 120,619 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight blow at front exhaust joint area

Pass 14 Feb 2008 101,684 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 101,684 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 89,021 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 87,706 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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KW51 BNK is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KW51 BNK, 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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KW51 BNK is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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