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X597 UTW

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,595 mi
Last recorded148,595 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 UTW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 148,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 146,722 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise taking wheels off and checking/replacing if required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 146,722 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both headlights deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise taking wheels off and checking/replacing if required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 143,493 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Headlights slightly discoloured

Fail 2 Jul 2019 143,493 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust deteriorated

Headlights slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Jul 2018 140,301 miles

Both headlights deteriorated and cloudy

Fail 21 Jun 2018 140,296 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both headlights deteriorated and cloudy

Pass 28 Jun 2017 136,690 miles

Offside outer sill panel at rear corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2017 136,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer sill panel at rear corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 133,005 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 128,267 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 128,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 121,483 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 121,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 10 Jun 2013 114,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 114,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 108,101 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 108,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 101,007 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 100,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 87,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 77,801 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 69,016 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 59,928 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,852 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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X597 UTW is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X597 UTW, 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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X597 UTW is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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