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Y656 YCF

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,099 mi
Last recorded134,099 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 YCF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 134,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 134,039 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 130,159 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 126,857 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 121,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 118,252 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 118,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,040 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,716 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 107,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 99,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,237 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,168 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 78,924 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,149 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 75,149 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

rear view mirror slightly loose

Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,828 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake travel needs adjustment

Fail 18 Jan 2007 46,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag warning light flashing constantly

Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,568 miles

airbag warning light flashing constantly

Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,259 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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Y656 YCF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 Y656 YCF, 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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Y656 YCF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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