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FSE 566

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,953 mi
Last recorded98,953 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSE 566
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 98,953 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 98,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 98,742 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 98,332 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 97,855 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 97,259 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,318 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,568 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,811 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,662 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,635 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,299 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,061 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,548 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 2 Dec 2011 82,060 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,716 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,983 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,449 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 67,971 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 62,816 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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FSE 566 is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FSE 566, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FSE 566 registered?

FSE 566 is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is FSE 566 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSE 566 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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