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Y174 CGF

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,143 mi
Last recorded178,143 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 CGF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 178,143 miles

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

slight blow at rear exhaust clamp

slight corrosion offside rear lower inner wheel arch

Fail 27 Sep 2022 178,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight blow at rear exhaust clamp

slight corrosion offside rear lower inner wheel arch

Pass 30 Sep 2021 171,926 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 171,926 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 152,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! 2mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE !!!! 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 135,291 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light indicates a fault

Pass 24 Jul 2018 114,373 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,308 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,229 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 89,546 miles

engine manegment lights on

Fail 24 May 2014 89,426 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

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

engine manegment lights on

Pass 24 May 2013 82,428 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 82,428 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 81,718 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 81,718 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 72,135 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 63,173 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 50,828 miles

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

park brake travel

Pass 16 May 2009 50,828 miles

park brake travel

Pass 23 May 2008 44,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 38,866 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 34,028 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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Y174 CGF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y174 CGF, 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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Y174 CGF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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