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Y281 XBH

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,357 mi
Last recorded129,357 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 XBH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 129,357 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 126,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe between two central silencers fractured/slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also some outer sidewall heavy scuffing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 2 May 2018 126,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe between two central silencers fractured/slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also some outer sidewall heavy scuffing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 May 2017 122,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flexy section and at bracket before catalyst (cracked/corroded) (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 May 2017 122,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flexy section and at bracket before catalyst (cracked/corroded) (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 118,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens damaged but not showing white light

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2015 113,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 113,977 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 109,551 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 109,551 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 104,177 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2012 104,107 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2011 99,087 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 99,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 96,181 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 89,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Nov 2008 82,757 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2007 74,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE WIPER SPLIT

Fail 15 Nov 2007 74,554 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE WIPER SPLIT

Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,533 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 55,747 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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Y281 XBH 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 63.6%.

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 Y281 XBH, 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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Y281 XBH is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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