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X553 UBW

2000 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

230,580 mi
Last recorded230,580 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 UBW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 230,580 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

eml on

vsc light on

Fail 19 Sep 2014 230,558 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

vsc light on

Pass 5 Sep 2013 221,916 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

VSC Light on

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 221,915 miles

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

Engine Management light on

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

VSC Light on

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 209,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 209,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 195,749 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 195,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 179,214 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)

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

rear brake discs ex rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2009 164,576 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 151,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 132,681 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 115,011 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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X553 UBW is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X553 UBW, 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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X553 UBW is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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