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X196 FGT

2000 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,491 mi
Last recorded66,491 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 FGT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 66,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 61,108 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 61,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 60,347 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,246 miles

REAR SUSPENSION RUSTED REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Pass 27 Feb 2021 57,525 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

REAR SUSPENSION RUSTED

Pass 7 Mar 2020 55,715 miles

rear suspension rusted

Pass 23 Feb 2019 53,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,355 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

exhaust system rusted

rear suspension rusted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 47,757 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 46,261 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 42,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,225 miles

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

management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,615 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,060 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,047 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 32,047 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 31,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 23,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,324 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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X196 FGT is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 X196 FGT, 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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What year was X196 FGT registered?

X196 FGT is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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