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MK51 XYS

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,622 mi
Last recorded147,622 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 XYS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 147,622 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 147,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,825 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 145,825 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 144,518 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 125,156 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)

advise offside rear brake pads low

Fail 8 Jun 2012 126,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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)

advise offside rear brake pads low

Pass 10 May 2011 10,786 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 10,786 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 102,624 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 88,149 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 88,147 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 80,810 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 73,341 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 59,915 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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MK51 XYS is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK51 XYS, 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 MK51 XYS registered?

MK51 XYS is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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