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Y661 BDA

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,722 mi
Last recorded150,722 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 BDA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 150,722 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 150,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 146,924 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 146,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 143,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm ish (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus associated components (2.4.G.1)

engine malfunction indication lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 143,659 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete plate broken in two across the "5" (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm ish (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus associated components (2.4.G.1)

engine malfunction indication lamp illuminated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 139,505 miles

All tyre treads are worn on inner and outer edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 139,496 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyre treads are worn on inner and outer edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 135,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 123,127 miles

Radiators deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2013 123,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Radiators deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 117,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 110,411 miles

A/C Radiator deteriorated

Coolant Radiator slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2011 110,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

A/C Radiator deteriorated

Coolant Radiator slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2010 101,662 miles

EML and VSC light is on B2 S1 sensor heater circuit failure sensor required

Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,920 miles

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

rear shockabsorber boots perished (breaking up).

Pass 7 Jun 2008 74,919 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 74,919 miles

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

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre on limit

slight water contamination rear number plate

Pass 12 Apr 2007 62,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 50,978 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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Y661 BDA is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y661 BDA, 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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Y661 BDA is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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