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Y544 JSH

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,317 mi
Last recorded93,317 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 JSH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,317 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 93,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,268 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 85,268 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 85,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front spot lamp inop

offside rear tyre badley perished

slight bind from offside rear wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,008 miles

ns hlamp lens cracked and holed-not affecting beam

rear indicators starting to show white

rear wipers not clearing screen

Fail 24 Apr 2013 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

ns hlamp lens cracked and holed-not affecting beam

rear indicators starting to show white

rear wipers not clearing screen

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,252 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,118 miles

All brake discs worn

Both front wiper blades worn

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 70,118 miles

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

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

All brake discs worn

Both front wiper blades worn

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,776 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 65,776 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges 235/55r18v

n/s headlight damaged

n/s rear tyre tread on approx3mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,955 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,431 miles

advisory front no plate cracked

advisory nail in n/s/r tyre tread

advisory o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,468 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 45,043 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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Y544 JSH is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y544 JSH, 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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Y544 JSH is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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