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OE51 YKZ

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,609 mi
Last recorded157,609 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 YKZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 157,609 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 157,609 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 153,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 153,070 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Fail 18 Oct 2012 137,021 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 137,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 124,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 85,323 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 85,313 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 107,109 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 107,109 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 97,926 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 97,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 81,583 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 81,583 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,409 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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OE51 YKZ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OE51 YKZ, 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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What year was OE51 YKZ registered?

OE51 YKZ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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