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Y451 GCL

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

148,791 mi
Last recorded148,791 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 GCL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 148,791 miles

Fuel filler neck is corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also the bush is perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also the bush is perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 146,256 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 142,086 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 139,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 138,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 132,906 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 132,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 129,288 miles

Front numberplate cracked

Nearside headlamp lens cloudy

Offside Rear numberplate lamp loose

Offside headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 6 Dec 2016 121,986 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 11,986 miles

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 6 Dec 2016 121,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2015 119,802 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 117,076 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 115,053 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 110,958 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 107,832 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 95,541 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,047 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,925 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 69,925 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,932 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges on 1.6mm.

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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Y451 GCL is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y451 GCL, 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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Y451 GCL is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y451 GCL safe to buy?

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