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RA51 XDM

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 XDM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2014 108,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S Sun Visor Loose

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 101,354 miles

The engine light is on.

The front number plate is cracked.

The o/s front tyre is getting low on the inner edges.

Wipers.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,565 miles

The engine light is on.

Wipers.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight water damage to the front and rear number plate lights.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,810 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

The engine light is on.

The front and rear suspension rubber bushes are cracking

The front number plate is cracked.

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Washers and wipers.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 88,810 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

The engine light is on.

The front and rear suspension rubber bushes are cracking

The front number plate is cracked.

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Washers and wipers.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 82,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

The engine light is on.

The front number plate is cracked.

The front suspension wish bone bushes are craking.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,916 miles

Oil leak

The engine light is on.

The front number plate is cracked.

The front suspension wish bone bushes are craking.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 76,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,960 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 71,789 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 66,367 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 28 Oct 2006 59,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RA51 XDM is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA51 XDM, 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 RA51 XDM registered?

RA51 XDM is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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