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SC51 BBJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,660 mi
Last recorded148,660 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 BBJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 148,660 miles

under body rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2018 144,430 miles

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 20 Apr 2017 138,307 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2017 138,305 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 May 2016 133,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 128,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 128,647 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion on rear brakr back plates

Pass 20 May 2014 123,106 miles

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

all tyres are scubbed and close to legal limit

Pass 30 May 2013 116,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 109,871 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 100,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 91,710 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper blade slight deterioration

Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,993 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside 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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SC51 BBJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SC51 BBJ, 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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SC51 BBJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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