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Y868 XBU

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,923 mi
Last recorded117,923 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 XBU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 117,923 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms and sub-frame has age related corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 117,544 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of under side corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 116,288 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 115,566 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2019 113,638 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 May 2019 113,635 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working x1 (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 111,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 106,875 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake pads low

Fail 12 May 2017 106,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

engine cover fitted

front brake pads low

Pass 12 May 2016 101,179 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Rear shocker gaiter deteriorated

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

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 11 May 2016 101,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Rear shocker gaiter deteriorated

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

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 12 May 2015 92,384 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 92,384 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 84,094 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 75,508 miles

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

slight dampness stain around both front inner brake calipers

Pass 11 May 2012 66,658 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2011 58,525 miles

o/s/f drive shaft boot has grease around it but no holes

Pass 14 May 2010 54,773 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,238 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 40,003 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,349 miles

chips in windscreen

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

slight condensation to n/s headlamp

slight perishing to o/s/r tyre

strong advise n/s/f o/s/f brake pads low

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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Y868 XBU is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y868 XBU, 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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Y868 XBU is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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