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Y559 PLB

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,935 mi
Last recorded179,935 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 PLB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 179,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, bald edges and perished/ cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum below min (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant tank empty

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 179,934 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment n/s not locking (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, bald edges and perished/ cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum below min (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant tank empty

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 176,973 miles

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

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 172,249 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion to outer sills/both rear inner arch/rear sub frame,not excessive

Fail 27 Nov 2018 172,239 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion to outer sills/both rear inner arch/rear sub frame,not excessive

Pass 29 Nov 2017 164,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to areas of rear floor and chassis

corrosion to areas or rear sub-frame

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

engine cover fitted

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lens's deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lens's deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r jacking points distorted

n/s/r and o/s/r shock dust covers deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished / damage and cuts

o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished / damage and cuts

o/s/f tyre worn / wearing on inner edge

rear sub-frame bush's perished / cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2017 164,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to areas of rear floor and chassis

corrosion to areas or rear sub-frame

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

engine cover fitted

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lens's deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lens's deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r jacking points distorted

n/s/r and o/s/r shock dust covers deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished / damage and cuts

o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished / damage and cuts

o/s/f tyre worn / wearing on inner edge

rear sub-frame bush's perished / cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2016 160,039 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2016 159,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases lambda sensor loose (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2015 153,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 139,131 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 123,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 113,428 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion fuel filler pipe

light oil leak around sump

Pass 10 Mar 2011 93,455 miles

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn to limit in visible areas recommend inspect/renew

Pass 5 Dec 2008 66,207 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,765 miles

n/s rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,978 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 43,428 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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Y559 PLB is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y559 PLB, 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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Y559 PLB is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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