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OU51 KKJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,823 mi
Last recorded142,823 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KKJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 142,823 miles

fuel filler pipes rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2023 142,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler pipes rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2022 138,600 miles

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 138,466 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 132,576 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 132,566 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulbs? (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 125,197 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 123,309 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 121,443 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 121,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 120,143 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

o/s front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2017 120,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

o/s front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2016 118,818 miles

o/s front tyre tread slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,210 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,210 miles

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

front exhaust heat shield retaining clamp corroded through

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,953 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 112,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 110,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 105,884 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 105,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 102,651 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2009 100,308 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 94,127 miles

Extensive surface corrosion ,rear subframe and fuel filler pipes

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,971 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 78,879 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 69,710 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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OU51 KKJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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