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X835 FJM

2001 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,173 mi
Last recorded120,173 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX835 FJM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 120,173 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 120,171 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VSC warning light is on

Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,526 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

EML light is on

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread edges, little low

Fail 27 Mar 2018 115,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

EML light is on

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread edges, little low

VSC light is on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 111,778 miles

Exhaust front pipe and flexi deteriorated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,258 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low 215/70/16

EML IS ON?

Engine cover is fitted on top

Engine has a little oil leak

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2016 109,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Both front tyres tread edges, little low 215/70/16

EML IS ON?

Engine cover is fitted on top

Engine has a little oil leak

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,310 miles

Engine "Mang & VSC" warning lights are on

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,795 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 104,952 miles

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

Engine oil warning light is on?

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,982 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

FRONT TRACKING IS OUT

Oil leak

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2013 101,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

FRONT TRACKING IS OUT

Oil leak

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2012 97,891 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2012 97,891 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine "MANG-WARNING" light is on?

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2011 93,893 miles

All 4 brake disc's,are worn.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,418 miles

front brake discs worn and slightly rusty on back faces. front brakes slightly out of balance and juddering slightly. near side rear ctyre worn down to 3mm

Fail 12 Feb 2010 85,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and slightly rusty on back faces. front brakes slightly out of balance and juddering slightly. near side rear ctyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,367 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,974 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r light cluster lense damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2007 51,407 miles

o/s/r lamp cluster lense holed

Fail 29 Jan 2007 50,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,452 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 40,452 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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X835 FJM is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X835 FJM, 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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X835 FJM is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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