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X271 KGJ

2000 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,365 mi
Last recorded144,365 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 KGJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 144,365 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Door mirror lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Note ; Engine cover , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion ; Area at outer sill

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure also Reduced light (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 141,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Catalytic converter & Flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Note ; Engine cover , other covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 7 Jun 2022 141,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Catalytic converter & Flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Note ; Engine cover , other covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Pedal travel to floor (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 137,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 134,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Note ; Engine cover , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Tyre was underinflated , Offside front , no obvious punture

Parking brake ; Pedal travel long , may require adjustment

Suspension ; Lower ball joint dust seal starting to split , Nearside front & Offside front

Pass 18 Feb 2019 123,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 119,338 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge only

Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 105,199 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 96,319 miles

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

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,688 miles

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

Small stone chip on n/s off front screen

Fail 30 Oct 2013 86,686 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Small stone chip on n/s off front screen

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 76,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 69,992 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,344 miles

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

n/s wiper is slightly smearing screen

Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,396 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,194 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,803 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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X271 KGJ 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 73.9%.

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 X271 KGJ, 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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X271 KGJ is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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