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X721 EAA

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

154,262 mi
Last recorded154,262 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX721 EAA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 154,262 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant low

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 154,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant low

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 149,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 149,236 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 140,699 miles

offside front wheel bearing slight noise on roadtest

Fail 19 Aug 2013 140,694 miles

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

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

offside front wheel bearing slight noise on roadtest

Pass 10 Sep 2012 128,903 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 128,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 122,918 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 122,917 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 117,055 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 117,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 103,735 miles

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

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

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

advise rear offside tyre is perished and cracking is appearing on tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Aug 2009 103,739 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise rear offside tyre is perished and cracking is appearing on tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,604 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 86,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 76,602 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,904 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 75,892 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,594 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 68,594 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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X721 EAA is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X721 EAA, 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 X721 EAA registered?

X721 EAA is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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