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T700 LEX

2001 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,480 mi
Last recorded128,480 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT700 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 128,480 miles

Rear exhaust box minor leak

brake pipes corroded

general under body rust

Fail 25 Feb 2019 128,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box minor leak

brake pipes corroded

general under body rust

Pass 28 Feb 2018 122,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 12 Aug 2016 122,154 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated and corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody covered in thick undersealer.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 122,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 116,294 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 102,894 miles

Front discs excessivly worn

Fail 3 Nov 2010 102,894 miles

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front discs excessivly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,837 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 95,836 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,795 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 80,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in n/s/f rear subframe bush

play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,260 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,275 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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T700 LEX is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T700 LEX, 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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T700 LEX is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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