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V6 SWJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,750 mi
Last recorded204,750 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 SWJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 204,750 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 204,749 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OS & NS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 195,890 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre bald on outer edge nails in tread numerous cuts and very close to exposing cords requires change

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge close to exposing cords

Fail 19 Nov 2024 195,802 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre bald on outer edge nails in tread numerous cuts and very close to exposing cords requires change

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge close to exposing cords

Pass 11 Nov 2023 188,612 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 188,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 181,400 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 175,907 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 169,978 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 165,514 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 165,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 157,124 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear panel box section corroded

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 9 Nov 2018 157,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear panel box section corroded

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 14 Nov 2017 151,346 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 144,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 137,939 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 131,127 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 119,847 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 116,570 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Nov 2011 114,365 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 114,365 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 113,081 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,273 miles

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

parking brake reserve travel close to requiring attention.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 109,245 miles

bolt missing on abs bracket n/s/r.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 102,138 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 94,680 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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V6 SWJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V6 SWJ, 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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V6 SWJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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