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LM51 JVF

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,624 mi
Last recorded107,624 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 JVF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,624 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 107,623 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 102,010 miles

oil leak from engine

rear brakes rusty and making a scraping noise

Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,769 miles

corrosion under vehicle on suspension & steering components

Pass 17 Jun 2017 97,108 miles

Rear advise pads very low

Fail 16 Jun 2017 97,108 miles

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

Rear advise pads very low

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,946 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2016 91,378 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,580 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,620 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,234 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Nov 2013 74,233 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2012 71,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,932 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 66,931 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,548 miles

o/s/r door damage

Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,995 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,207 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,287 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,134 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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LM51 JVF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LM51 JVF, 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 LM51 JVF registered?

LM51 JVF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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