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Y104 XSS

2001 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,075 mi
Last recorded161,075 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 XSS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 161,075 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml/vsc light on

nearside and offside headlamps dull

parking brake warning light on

seepage from oil sump pan

Fail 4 Feb 2019 161,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml/vsc light on

nearside and offside headlamps dull

parking brake performance only just met

parking brake warning light on

seepage from oil sump pan

Pass 25 Apr 2018 149,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 149,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 133,986 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

engine mangarment light on.

Fail 7 Mar 2017 133,983 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding handbrake (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

engine mangarment light on.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 115,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine manergment light on.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 115,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine manergment light on.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,911 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 92,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,149 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 69,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,356 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 66,346 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,117 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 62,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,022 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,006 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 56,847 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,463 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 53,226 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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Y104 XSS is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y104 XSS, 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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Y104 XSS is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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