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Y972 LHC

2001 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,488 mi
Last recorded127,488 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 LHC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 127,488 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 124,859 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

covers fitted obscuring testable areas and items

surface corrosion throughout underside testable and none testable areas

Fail 4 Oct 2019 124,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

covers fitted obscuring testable areas and items

surface corrosion throughout underside testable and none testable areas

Pass 12 Oct 2018 119,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas and items

surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2017 113,978 miles

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

exhaust getting rusted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,160 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,075 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,799 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,749 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,845 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,824 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,512 miles

all 4 tyres perished

engine management light on

vsc light on

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,342 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 71,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,759 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,920 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 67,920 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,216 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 52,193 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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Y972 LHC is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y972 LHC, 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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Y972 LHC is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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