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Y672 OBU

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,089 mi
Last recorded92,089 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY672 OBU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 92,089 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 92,089 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished and split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack at both ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle including suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 92,089 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished and split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack at both ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle including suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,694 miles

Nearside parking brake requires attention for poor effort

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox cooling pipes heavily corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 24 Nov 2020 88,694 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside parking brake requires attention for poor effort

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox cooling pipes heavily corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2020 88,343 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded and slight seeping of fluid (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,272 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack gaiter at nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return pipes at front subframe at the offside front (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust pipe starting to pin hole

Fail 23 Apr 2019 74,263 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack gaiter at nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return pipes at front subframe at the offside front (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust pipe starting to pin hole

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,289 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 67,281 miles

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

ENGINE NOISY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Fail 24 Aug 2017 65,781 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,712 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,384 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 56,384 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,337 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,407 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 54,407 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,178 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,505 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,982 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,549 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y672 OBU is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y672 OBU, 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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Y672 OBU is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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