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Y523 BLB

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,182 mi
Last recorded163,182 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 BLB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 163,182 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 153,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 153,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 142,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 135,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 135,256 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 123,646 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,324 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 104,317 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 94,129 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,331 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,908 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,550 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges ,n/s/front just passed

e/m/light on

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,976 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,071 miles

All brake pads approx 2/3 worn.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,838 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 18,062 miles

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

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

unable to check n/s/r seat belt-child seat fitted

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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Y523 BLB is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y523 BLB, 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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Y523 BLB is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y523 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 BLB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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