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ML51 NXD

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,990 mi
Last recorded145,990 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 NXD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 145,990 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre on legal limit of wear

Fail 16 May 2017 145,649 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort . (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre on legal limit of wear

Pass 18 May 2016 135,745 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the flex (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2016 135,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing rear dust plate missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the flex (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 132,262 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 132,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,247 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 111,313 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 85,406 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 70,779 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 70,779 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 64,298 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,046 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2008 60,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,236 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,206 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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ML51 NXD is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML51 NXD, 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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ML51 NXD is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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