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Y475 BWN

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,976 mi
Last recorded85,976 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 BWN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,976 miles

alternator belt noisy at time of test (chalked up).

eml & vsc light on at time of test.

engine oil very low/below minimum level at time of test.(3lts added).

interior mirror missing still has n/s & o/s mirrors at time of test.

n/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge 2mm left at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r outer sill corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear exhaust blowing very slightly not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 85,976 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

alternator belt noisy at time of test (chalked up).

eml & vsc light on at time of test.

engine oil very low/below minimum level at time of test.(3lts added).

interior mirror missing still has n/s & o/s mirrors at time of test.

n/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge 2mm left at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r outer sill corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear exhaust blowing very slightly not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,431 miles

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,141 miles

slight play/wear in o/s/f anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 69,992 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 69,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,942 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,967 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,873 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 30,627 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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Y475 BWN is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y475 BWN, 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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Y475 BWN is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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