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YK51 RGV

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Gas bi-fuel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,860 mi
Last recorded187,860 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 RGV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 187,860 miles

Front joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill previous repair outer sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill previous repair surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear pads worn low

Fail 14 Nov 2019 187,856 miles

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

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

Front joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill previous repair outer sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill previous repair surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear pads worn low

Pass 23 Aug 2018 170,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 161,602 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 150,800 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 141,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 132,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,888 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,910 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 100,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,087 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 87,087 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,875 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 84,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,866 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 76,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,415 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 68,415 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,236 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 57,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 RGV is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RGV, 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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YK51 RGV is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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