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SH51 UZN

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,876 mi
Last recorded189,876 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 UZN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 189,876 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 189,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 171,924 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 156,782 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 150,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fill pipes ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Rear diff axle bushes slightly perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 144,886 miles

Both Headlamp Aims Deteriorated And Just Passed Test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 144,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both Headlamp Aims Deteriorated And Just Passed Test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 144,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear inner and outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear inner and outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 138,385 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm wearing outside edge

o/s/f lower arm bush slightly worn only slight movment

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

rear roll bar /boot floor corroded

rear shassi corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 138,385 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge.

rear anti roll bar / rear boot floor corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 128,508 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 128,508 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 122,289 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

both front wipers split

engine light on

vsc light on

Fail 1 Nov 2012 122,280 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

both front wipers split

engine light on

vsc light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 113,190 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,644 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 103,626 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 102,818 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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 91,920 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 91,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,756 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 83,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 73,014 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,367 miles

front brake pads close to legal limit.

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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SH51 UZN is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH51 UZN, 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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SH51 UZN is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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