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YT51 MXE

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,413 mi
Last recorded137,413 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 MXE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 137,413 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 137,413 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

engine management lamp on

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arm rear bushes poor condition.

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge. vehicle requires four wheel alignment

vsc lamp on

Pass 3 Oct 2008 119,058 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges down to legal limit. tracking requires setting

Fail 3 Oct 2008 119,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges down to legal limit. tracking requires setting

Pass 5 Oct 2007 100,228 miles

front pads very low, discs worn and will require replacing

fuel filler neck badly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 78,211 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2004 35,842 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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YT51 MXE is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT51 MXE, 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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YT51 MXE is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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