MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
front wiper blades smearing windscreen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake pads worn to limit in visible areas recommend inspect/renew
n/s rear tyre cut in tread
How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?
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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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