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X868 FJM

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,121 mi
Last recorded127,121 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 FJM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 127,121 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing full screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 127,103 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested Headlights deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Windscreen cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Central brake light not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 122,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 121,166 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 121,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,842 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 113,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 108,853 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Engine management light on

Front Registration plate damaged

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting and corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 108,853 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Vehicle stability control (VSC) light on (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Engine management light on

Front Registration plate damaged

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting and corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 104,041 miles

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

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

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 94,616 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,324 miles

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

engine managememt light on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,606 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,498 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2011 79,498 miles

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

E.M.L warning light is on

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,648 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 69,553 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,826 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 52,824 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 30 Aug 2006 47,910 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 41,103 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 41,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear 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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X868 FJM is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X868 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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X868 FJM is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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