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OYC 967

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

171,253 mi
Last recorded171,253 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYC 967
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 171,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 165,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 160,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 156,376 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 154,185 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 148,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 145,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 137,498 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,402 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 128,391 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

near side rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,055 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,538 miles

Engine MiL on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,578 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,005 miles

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)

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

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

Tailbox & pipe weak (corrosion)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 88,005 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,395 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,023 miles

Front discs worn/ pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,657 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,757 miles

both front tyres worn low on tread

both rear brake disc poor condition

both rear tyres worn close to legel minimum requirement 1.6 mm

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,048 miles

both rear tyres worn low on tread

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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OYC 967 is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue 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 OYC 967, 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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OYC 967 is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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