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R40 ASL

2001 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,897 mi
Last recorded162,897 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 ASL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 162,897 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 162,897 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Head Lights Need Polish (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 160,509 miles

Both front headlamps Slightly Opaque

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Swivel Pin And Bush Worn

Pass 5 Jun 2023 156,301 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 152,427 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 148,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 147,102 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 147,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 144,690 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 141,441 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber leaking

Offside Front seat belt buckle difficult to release

Rear shock absorber dust covers x2 sides split

signs of oil leak around sump area

Pass 18 Apr 2017 135,733 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,133 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 130,132 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 124,139 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 119,599 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 112,938 miles

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

O/S/F Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 107,483 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 107,483 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 100,639 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,639 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 90,145 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 82,265 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)

nearside front tyre smooth on both edges

offside front tyre smooth on both edges

Fail 14 Jan 2009 82,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre smooth on both edges

offside front tyre smooth on both edges

Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,650 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to discolour,

Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,369 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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R40 ASL is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Green 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 R40 ASL, 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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R40 ASL is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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