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LC51 EWS

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,417 mi
Last recorded101,417 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 EWS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,417 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,253 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 96,414 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 96,414 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 92,436 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 92,435 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 89,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,287 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 83,009 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Nov 2009 76,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 70,043 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,096 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 64,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,214 miles

nearside driving lamp not operating front.

Fail 29 Nov 2006 56,214 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside driving lamp not operating front.

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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LC51 EWS is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LC51 EWS, 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 LC51 EWS registered?

LC51 EWS is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is LC51 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 EWS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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