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Y42 BLB

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,661 mi
Last recorded127,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 BLB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 127,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 120,230 miles

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

all front wishbone bushes deteriorated

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine mangement light on

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r brake back plate deteriorated

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

vsc light on

Fail 15 Jun 2015 120,230 miles

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

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

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

all front wishbone bushes deteriorated

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine mangement light on

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r brake back plate deteriorated

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

vsc light on

Pass 18 Jun 2014 113,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light not working.

nearside rear brake back plate wearing away.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 113,347 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light not working.

nearside rear brake back plate wearing away.

Fail 9 May 2014 112,724 miles

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

eml on

vsc light on

Pass 2 May 2013 105,136 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 96,880 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,438 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 Oct 2010 88,438 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2010 86,354 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,722 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,677 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 78,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,479 miles

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

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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Y42 BLB is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y42 BLB, 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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Y42 BLB is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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