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X477 ELF

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,074 mi
Last recorded143,074 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 ELF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2012 143,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 143,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 135,847 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front & rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 3 May 2011 135,847 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2009 125,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 125,393 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 121,368 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 99,774 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 99,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 79,239 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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X477 ELF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X477 ELF, 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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What year was X477 ELF registered?

X477 ELF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X477 ELF safe to buy?

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