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ML51 VJY

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,320 mi
Last recorded158,320 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 VJY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 158,320 miles

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

Front oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 146,145 miles

Parking and service barke need adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Mar 2015 141,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 133,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 124,734 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Mar 2012 115,293 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 104,617 miles

Front brake disc badly lipped.

Mil light on.

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

Nearside washer jet not working.

Rear pads wearing low.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 104,602 miles

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

Front brake disc badly lipped.

Mil light on.

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

Nearside washer jet not working.

Rear pads wearing low.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 98,276 miles

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

hand-brake on foot ex-travel

Fail 11 Jan 2010 98,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hand-brake on foot ex-travel

Pass 30 Oct 2008 88,287 miles

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

front brake pads low and will require attention shortly

Pass 31 Oct 2007 80,504 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 67,808 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 VJY is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJY, 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 VJY is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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