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VA51 EYY

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,827 mi
Last recorded171,827 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EYY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2022 171,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 165,341 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 165,334 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 153,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear fuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 153,437 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear fuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 147,354 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 139,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 139,850 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 134,204 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 134,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 130,342 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 126,632 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 123,932 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 120,129 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 114,819 miles

Front and rear tyres different sizes.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 114,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front and rear tyres different sizes.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jan 2012 110,034 miles

Different size tyres on front and rear axles.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight bind from nearside front brake.

VSC lamp indicates a fault.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 110,034 miles

Different size tyres on front and rear axles.

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

Slight bind from nearside front brake.

VSC lamp indicates a fault.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 105,257 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 5 Dec 2009 94,984 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,244 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 73,527 miles

o/s frt tyre outeredge wearing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 58,740 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 44,333 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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VA51 EYY is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VA51 EYY, 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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VA51 EYY is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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