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X639 BKU

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,079 mi
Last recorded107,079 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX639 BKU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,079 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery poor fit

nearside front tyre badly cracking

nearside rear brake disc corroding

offside front tyre wearing uneven

slight damage offside rear seat belt webbing

Fail 10 Feb 2014 89,222 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VSC warning light on

battery poor fit

engine warning light on

nearside front tyre badly cracking

nearside rear brake disc corroding

offside front tyre wearing uneven

slight damage offside rear seat belt webbing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,563 miles

VSC warning light on

engine warning light on

nearside rear brake disc corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2013 75,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

VSC warning light on

engine warning light on

nearside rear brake disc corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2012 62,621 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 25 Feb 2012 62,621 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,650 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 48,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,024 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 46,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,461 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 40,543 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,037 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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X639 BKU is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X639 BKU, 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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X639 BKU is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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