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Y702 XSS

2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,824 mi
Last recorded87,824 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto84,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 XSS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,824 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 87,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

1,red surface rust under side attacking components. 2, park brake eiffiency just met. 3, rear axle tyres showing signs of perishing/crazing of walls. 4, headlight patters starting to degrade.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,241 miles

red surface rust underside generally

Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,241 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened axle discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

red surface rust underside generally

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,927 miles

exhaust slight blow

front axle tread app limit worn on inner tread

Fail 20 Apr 2016 72,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust slight blow

front axle tread app limit worn on inner tread

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,782 miles

front axle tyres feathering on inner shoulders

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,525 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 68,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

verry rusty on underside

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 64,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 60,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,710 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 58,705 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,739 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 53,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON AT DASH.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

VSC LIGHT ON AT DASH.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,580 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,512 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 23,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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Y702 XSS is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 84,580 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y702 XSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y702 XSS is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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