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LY51 CYJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,413 mi
Last recorded120,413 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 CYJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 120,413 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 120,413 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 119,090 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 119,054 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,144 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 117,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise engine light on.

advise front wipers smearing

advise fuel pipes corroded.

advise rear fuel lines corroded.

advise rear wiper torn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 114,258 miles

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

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

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

advise oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 110,842 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 110,804 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

vsc and engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 106,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 101,611 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 101,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,994 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,193 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 72,496 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,496 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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LY51 CYJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LY51 CYJ, 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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LY51 CYJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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