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RE51 MJK

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,040 mi
Last recorded89,040 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,040 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 89,040 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine management light on

oil warning light on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,883 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,150 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 81,150 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,411 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,675 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,845 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 43,845 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

uneven wear front tyres

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 MJK is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJK, 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 RE51 MJK registered?

RE51 MJK is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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