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Y481 WDM

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,424 mi
Last recorded129,424 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 WDM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 129,424 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,628 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 124,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 116,677 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 112,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 109,544 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 106,760 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 103,229 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 96,943 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 87,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 79,809 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 79,809 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,903 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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Y481 WDM is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y481 WDM, 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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Y481 WDM is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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