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RE51 XKY

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,984 mi
Last recorded128,984 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XKY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 128,984 miles

Front both head lamp lens slight discolour

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake pedal little reserve travel

Fail 1 Jul 2019 128,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front both head lamp lens slight discolour

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake pedal little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2018 122,474 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 122,474 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,225 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 109,197 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,623 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 100,407 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 85,217 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 85,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,165 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 78,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,519 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,043 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 64,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 53,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 49,353 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 XKY is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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