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RN51 JMX

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,303 mi
Last recorded131,303 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 JMX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,303 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 131,303 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 121,524 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2019 121,524 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 118,499 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 114,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,656 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,580 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,584 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust system and joints corroding

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear brake pads worn thin - STRONG ADVISE

Rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating

Rear underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,044 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 86,044 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,031 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,692 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,325 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 63,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,120 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,083 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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RN51 JMX is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN51 JMX, 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 RN51 JMX registered?

RN51 JMX is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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