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YK51 RCX

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,183 mi
Last recorded110,183 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 RCX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,183 miles

rear subframe corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2021 110,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

rear subframe corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,847 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 100,847 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,430 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 95,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 82,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,249 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 Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,062 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 57,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 43,515 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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YK51 RCX 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 85%.

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 YK51 RCX, 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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What year was YK51 RCX registered?

YK51 RCX is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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