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Y853 XGN

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,068 mi
Last recorded184,068 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 XGN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 184,068 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 173,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 173,712 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 169,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 162,368 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 162,368 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 151,769 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 151,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 143,326 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 136,726 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 136,712 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 127,219 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 121,105 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 110,865 miles

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

front tyres wear to inner edges - o/s/r 18 psi

Fail 17 Nov 2009 110,865 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wear to inner edges - o/s/r 18 psi

Fail 24 Nov 2008 98,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no plate - poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2008 98,290 miles

front no plate - poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2007 84,485 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2007 84,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2006 73,829 miles

rattle from o/s/r? vehicle stabilty control light on?

Pass 29 Nov 2005 60,731 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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Y853 XGN is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y853 XGN, 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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Y853 XGN is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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