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Y833 KTF

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Gas bi-fuel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

196,769 mi
Last recorded196,769 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 KTF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 196,769 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 190,706 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 190,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 184,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 184,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 181,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack both bushes perished

Fail 28 Oct 2020 181,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack both bushes perished

Pass 9 Oct 2019 176,233 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 176,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 168,799 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight movement in steering rack unit

Pass 16 Oct 2017 161,826 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 161,826 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 153,905 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 146,778 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 146,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 140,079 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 140,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 135,530 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 135,530 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 129,880 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 117,984 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 110,513 miles

handbrake just passed

rack damp

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,623 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,173 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 99,172 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 87,607 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 87,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 72,950 miles

ADV FRONT TYRES WARING ON EDGES

Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,784 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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Y833 KTF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y833 KTF, 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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Y833 KTF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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