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YL51 AVD

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,239 mi
Last recorded145,239 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 AVD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 145,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount holed due to corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine management light on ( Pre 1st July 2003)

Pass 17 Jan 2024 144,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 143,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 141,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 138,720 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 138,720 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 136,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 132,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills rear jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody of vehicle and components have slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2019 132,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills rear jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody of vehicle and components have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2018 127,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section and mid to rear joint has exhaust wrap/bandage (7.1.2)

exhaust has had temp repair welded /exhaust bandage

lamba only just passed emissions test

Fail 4 Jan 2018 127,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section and mid to rear joint has exhaust wrap/bandage (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,552 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 123,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 123,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill an lower edge (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 115,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,269 miles

engin managent light on

Fail 1 Sep 2014 107,269 miles

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

engin managent light on

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,927 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 75,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,484 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,330 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,395 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,306 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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YL51 AVD is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YL51 AVD, 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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YL51 AVD is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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