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X462 ELF

2000 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,894 mi
Last recorded92,894 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX462 ELF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,894 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,076 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 92,076 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,845 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,397 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 86,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 81,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,538 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 75,538 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,271 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,048 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 69,046 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,201 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 19,581 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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X462 ELF is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 93,973 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 X462 ELF, 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 26 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X462 ELF registered?

X462 ELF is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 December 2000.

Is X462 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X462 ELF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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