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PK51 FCX

2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,584 mi
Last recorded131,584 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto84,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 FCX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 131,584 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 129,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 128,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 126,585 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread pattern and wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 124,379 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 122,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 119,988 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 119,988 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 117,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 114,606 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 112,655 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 112,655 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 110,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 110,322 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,922 miles

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 29 Jun 2010 99,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,780 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,239 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 63,919 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 48,718 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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PK51 FCX is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 84,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK51 FCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PK51 FCX is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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