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Y249 JFJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,301 mi
Last recorded127,301 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 JFJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,301 miles

Engine light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 110,152 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 103,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 98,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2013 98,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 96,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 93,190 miles

osf and nsf anti roll bar link upper boots split

Pass 5 Dec 2009 88,072 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 76,761 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2006 64,367 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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Y249 JFJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y249 JFJ, 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 Y249 JFJ registered?

Y249 JFJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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