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X681 PFE

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,935 mi
Last recorded154,935 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX681 PFE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 154,935 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Nov 2019 154,902 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 148,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general under body rust

Pass 6 Nov 2017 137,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general under body rust

Pass 15 Nov 2016 131,490 miles

general under body rust

Pass 15 Sep 2016 130,007 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 130,007 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 113,483 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 113,483 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipping incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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X681 PFE is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X681 PFE, 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 X681 PFE registered?

X681 PFE is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for X681 PFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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