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Y57 XGS

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,636 mi
Last recorded122,636 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 XGS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,636 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy giving a poor beam pattern

Both rear shock absorber protection covers are in poor condition

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

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

Rear Brake discs are in poor condition

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 117,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 117,631 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 112,291 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 112,288 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 10,117 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,681 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 95,681 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,063 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 90,063 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,121 miles

engine management light on ;

Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,582 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 79,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 69,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 63,911 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,783 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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Y57 XGS is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y57 XGS, 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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Y57 XGS is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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