CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY51 SMU

2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,061 mi
Last recorded59,061 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto84,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SMU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
View full Lexus RX300 SE Auto reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,061 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 59,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,809 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,297 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 53,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,147 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,597 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 41,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,516 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 36,516 miles

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

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

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)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
Full Lexus RX300 SE Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY51 SMU is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 84,580 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY51 SMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY51 SMU?

You can check the full history of GY51 SMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY51 SMU registered?

GY51 SMU is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is GY51 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 SMU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY51 SMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY51 SMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.