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Y487 MCD

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,806 mi
Last recorded151,806 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 MCD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 151,806 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 143,305 miles

front brake discs slight wear

Fail 17 Nov 2016 143,225 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 9 Oct 2015 135,676 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 135,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 128,120 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 127,941 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,732 miles

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

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

o2 sensor loose bolt missing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 118,932 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 116,865 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 116,865 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside reartyre 0n 2mil

Pass 1 Sep 2010 112,799 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 106,287 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 101,377 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 93,816 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,836 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 81,131 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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Y487 MCD is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y487 MCD, 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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Y487 MCD is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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