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Y54 RKW

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,316 mi
Last recorded157,316 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 RKW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 157,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 147,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 136,028 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 136,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 126,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 114,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 99,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 96,849 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 77,934 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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Y54 RKW is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y54 RKW, 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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What year was Y54 RKW registered?

Y54 RKW is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y54 RKW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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