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Y548 KTW

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,868 mi
Last recorded155,868 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 KTW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 155,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 152,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 147,093 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 140,523 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,607 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 128,182 miles

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

trans box seal leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2015 128,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 121,357 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 115,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 115,114 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 108,124 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 100,804 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 92,859 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 84,596 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

o/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Fail 24 Jan 2009 58,136 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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,938 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 76,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 70,229 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 70,098 miles

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

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

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)

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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Y548 KTW is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y548 KTW, 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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Y548 KTW is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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