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ML51 YDK

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,370 mi
Last recorded132,370 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 YDK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 132,370 miles

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

MIL light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 132,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

MIL light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,321 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 116,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

MIL LIGHT ON

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 104,513 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW

MIL LIGHT ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2014 104,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE FLUID LOW

MIL LIGHT ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2013 92,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine fault light on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2013 92,158 miles

engine fault light on dash

Pass 31 Mar 2012 78,555 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MIL light on

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

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

brake fluid slightly low

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

o/s/r tyre has light cracks in walls

Fail 31 Mar 2011 65,710 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,947 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 42,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,881 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 27,216 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 YDK is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML51 YDK, 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 YDK is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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