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MT51 EHR

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,285 mi
Last recorded113,285 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 EHR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,285 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 113,284 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,186 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 111,144 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,827 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 104,509 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 101,070 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,756 miles

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

front number plate has slight damage

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner plus outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner plus outer edges

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 4 Jul 2014 94,698 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

front number plate has slight damage

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner plus outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner plus outer edges

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,937 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,854 miles

coolant level low

engine management light lit

front reg plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 81,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

engine management light lit

front reg plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,340 miles

engine management light lit

nearside front tyre has a small cut

power steering has slight leak

vsc light lit

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,694 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,053 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 49,565 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,358 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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MT51 EHR is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT51 EHR, 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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MT51 EHR is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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