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X161 FGK

2000 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,437 mi
Last recorded112,437 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 FGK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,437 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp aim on high limit

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside headlamp top mounting broken but still secure

Fail 27 Nov 2015 112,437 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp aim on high limit

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside headlamp top mounting broken but still secure

Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,493 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 109,493 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,857 miles

fuel level low & warning lamp lit,rear washer inop,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,headlamp lens tarnished,rear number plate starting to fade,slight oil weep,some parts of exhaust system starting to corrode

slight hacking damage to os body sill lips,all shock absorber gaiters perished/split,mixed tyre brands fitted DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED

Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,098 miles

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED.TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

rear number plate starting to fade,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,spare tyre tread low,damp in spare wheel well.nsr tyre odd brand,slight chips in windscreen,headlamp lens tarnished

slight oil leaks,exhaust system starting to corrode,slight surface corrosion to various underbody parts & fittings,slight play in steering rack mounts,rear shock absorber gaiters split/insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2013 96,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED.TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

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

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

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

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

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

damp/water evident in spare whee; well,spare tyre worn & found flat.slight chips in windscreen,osf tyre tread getting low,mixed tyre brands fitted,osr tyre worn very close to limits & worn slightly unevenly,

front washer poorly adjusted/partly restricted,rear washer inop,low oil level warning light lit,level checked prior to test-ok.rear number plate starting to fade,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered

overall parking brake efficiency slightly low

slight driveline hum evident from rear during brake test,possibly early wheel bearing or osr tyre,slight brake squeak evident,headlamp lens tarnished,battery terminals corroded,slight oil leaks,exhaust system starting to corrode,

slight surface corrosion to various underbody parts & fittings,slight play in steering rack mounts,rear shock absorber gaiters split/insecure,

Pass 24 Mar 2012 89,342 miles

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,rear number plate starting to fade,osf wiper blade split,rear blade sply/incomplete,brake fluid & coolant levels slightly low,slight chips in windscreen,

nsf tyre new,mixeed brands fitted

slight oil weeps,exhaust system starting to corrode,slight jacking damage yto body sill lips,front brake pads getting low,front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in steering rack mounts,rear shock absoeber gaiters perished/split/insecureDECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED.

Fail 24 Mar 2012 90,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,rear number plate starting to fade,osf wiper blade split,rear blade sply/incomplete,brake fluid & coolant levels slightly low,slight chips in windscreen,

slight oil weeps,exhaust system starting to corrode,slight jacking damage yto body sill lips,front brake pads getting low,front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in steering rack mounts,rear shock absoeber gaiters perished/split/insecureDECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,027 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,027 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,991 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 77,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper split.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,321 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 71,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,651 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,425 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 52,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,090 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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X161 FGK is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2000 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 93,973 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 X161 FGK, 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 26 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X161 FGK is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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