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M14 THF

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,976 mi
Last recorded167,976 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 THF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 167,976 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on top of subframe (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 165,468 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 159,403 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 159,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 150,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 150,461 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 139,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 128,476 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,277 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,561 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,153 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 86,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 71,792 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 71,792 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,923 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,103 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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M14 THF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M14 THF, 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 M14 THF registered?

M14 THF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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