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NY51 BWL

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,538 mi
Last recorded129,538 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 BWL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 129,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 125,774 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 121,665 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 117,783 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 113,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 113,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 109,508 miles

engine covers fitted .

Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted .

general condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty) .

general condition of rear underside of vehicle (rusty) .

Pass 17 Sep 2015 99,397 miles

engine covers fitted .

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty).

Fail 17 Sep 2015 99,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted .

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty).

Fail 18 Sep 2014 93,977 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe corroded

n/sr tyre has a cut to the cords under 25mm

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,977 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe corroded

n/sr tyre has a cut to the cords under 25mm

Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,087 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers split

front exhaust corroded at flexi

Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,511 miles

EML on

front discs lipped/corroded

front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

rear discs lipped/corroded

various stone cuts in rear tyres

Fail 10 Sep 2012 84,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs lipped/corroded

front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

rear discs lipped/corroded

various stone cuts in rear tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,024 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front rear wish bone bushes perishing slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,887 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 64,841 miles

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

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 22 Jan 2008 58,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,147 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 44,978 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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NY51 BWL is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NY51 BWL, 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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NY51 BWL is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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