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Y952 RCF

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,799 mi
Last recorded170,799 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 RCF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 170,799 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber covers split & in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2018 150,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 142,580 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rearsubframe mouting bushes deteoriating

Fail 18 Apr 2017 142,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rearsubframe mouting bushes deteoriating

Pass 4 Apr 2016 135,016 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil level on min

Fail 4 Apr 2016 135,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear tyre nail

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil level on min

Pass 28 Feb 2015 120,395 miles

Both rear subframe mounting bushes worn.

Front brake discs worn and pads getting low.

Play and movement in both steering rack mounts.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 120,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear subframe mounting bushes worn.

Front brake discs worn and pads getting low.

Play and movement in both steering rack mounts.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 106,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,611 miles

Ns rear brake discs is becoming slightly pitted

Rear anti roll bar is becoming corroded

Rear subframe is becoming corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,808 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

os rear shock absorber weeping

os rear sub frame mount to floor becoming corroded

os rear tyre nailed

rear anti roll bar becoming corroded

stone chip zone B

tracking required

Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,796 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,857 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,301 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,961 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,371 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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Y952 RCF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y952 RCF, 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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Y952 RCF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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