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RE51 HHM

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,103 mi
Last recorded191,103 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 HHM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2022 191,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2021 186,373 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Sep 2021 186,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front number plate slight damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2020 182,574 miles

Front brake pads are about 2/3 worn (poor visibility)

Offside rear tyre is perished but does not quite meet failure criteria

Slight engine oil leak

Vehicle under-body structure at rear is starting to corrode

Fail 11 Sep 2020 182,574 miles

Front brake pads are about 2/3 worn (poor visibility)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre is perished but does not quite meet failure criteria

Slight engine oil leak

Vehicle under-body structure at rear is starting to corrode

Fail 25 Aug 2020 182,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front brake pads are about 2/3 worn (poor visibility)

Offside rear tyre is perished but does not quite meet failure criteria

Offside wiper blade is starting to split

Vehicle under-body structure at rear is starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2019 176,966 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 173,413 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 168,574 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Aug 2016 163,908 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 154,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 154,235 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 146,889 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 146,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 133,733 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 119,598 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,227 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 94,323 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 83,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,320 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 63,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,602 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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RE51 HHM is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RE51 HHM, 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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RE51 HHM is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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