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RF51 LFS

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,862 mi
Last recorded100,862 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 LFS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,862 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 100,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 100,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 29 Jul 2011 96,881 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,980 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 88,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 78,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,701 miles

all wiper split

propshaft seal leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,315 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 61,315 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn, pads low

n/s front tyre low on edges of tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,119 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 49,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s front tyre

o/s rear tyre low on edge

Pass 16 May 2006 48,889 miles

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

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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RF51 LFS is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RF51 LFS, 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 RF51 LFS registered?

RF51 LFS is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is RF51 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 LFS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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