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Y443 AKJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,069 mi
Last recorded200,069 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 AKJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 200,069 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 195,315 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 195,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 186,784 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 186,784 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 174,337 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 163,449 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 163,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 152,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 143,406 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 132,420 miles

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

front brake squick

slight rattle from suspension

Pass 6 Mar 2008 116,285 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 6 Mar 2008 116,285 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,947 miles

see advisory note 764005967075

Fail 6 Mar 2007 99,947 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid low

front and o/s/r tyres worn to limit

front number plate damaged

oil cooler pipes rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2006 81,602 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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Y443 AKJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue 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 Y443 AKJ, 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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Y443 AKJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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