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OU51 KJN

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,266 mi
Last recorded122,266 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KJN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2019 122,266 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault vsc light illuminated (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very poor pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror housing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 120,346 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 120,326 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault vsc light illuminated (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 120,245 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 118,372 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 114,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 110,360 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 106,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf washer poor

slight oil diff seal front

Pass 9 Dec 2014 106,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf washer poor

slight oil diff seal front

Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,528 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,172 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 83,172 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,416 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 76,416 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,570 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,118 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 45,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,083 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 40,083 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OU51 KJN is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OU51 KJN, 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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OU51 KJN is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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