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MT51 EHS

2001 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,895 mi
Last recorded144,895 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 EHS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 144,895 miles

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)

fuel filler pipes corroded

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 24 Apr 2015 144,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 11 Dec 2013 142,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 141,468 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 141,461 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 139,648 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)

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 10 Nov 2011 139,648 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 5 Nov 2011 139,581 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 136,898 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 136,898 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 123,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 123,245 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 96,293 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 79,065 miles

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

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 EHS is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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