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RG51 AKY

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,335 mi
Last recorded138,335 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 AKY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,335 miles

osf abs sensor cable loose

Fail 19 Oct 2016 138,335 miles

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

osf abs sensor cable loose

Pass 2 Oct 2015 126,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 114,414 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 106,766 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 106,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 97,005 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 97,005 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,200 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,996 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 77,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,890 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 69,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,619 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,321 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 31,302 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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RG51 AKY is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RG51 AKY, 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 RG51 AKY registered?

RG51 AKY is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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