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2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

186,695 mi
Last recorded186,695 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 BAN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 186,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 178,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 171,857 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 165,622 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 165,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 160,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 160,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 153,219 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 150,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

headlamps misted

nearside wiper smearing

Pass 17 Sep 2018 147,742 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 147,738 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 144,183 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 138,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 134,839 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 134,839 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 129,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Osr Tyre has a nail in it

Pass 27 Jul 2013 125,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 116,011 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 116,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,584 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Feb 2011 94,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

lambda sensor insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2010 83,846 miles

offside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

power steering pipes starting to rust and damp- no leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,550 miles

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,081 miles

parking brake travel long

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 17 Mar 2007 57,314 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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PJ51 BAN is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PJ51 BAN, 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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PJ51 BAN is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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