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Y977 YGJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,782 mi
Last recorded113,782 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 YGJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 113,782 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 113,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 100,359 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 100,359 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,259 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,309 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,402 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,355 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 63,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,687 miles

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres, outer shoulders worn

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,001 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 52,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

vsc warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,305 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,128 miles

Front number plate smashed, yet still clearly visible and secure.

Rear wiper rubber split recommend replacement.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,581 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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Y977 YGJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y977 YGJ, 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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Y977 YGJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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