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Y128 VBL

2001 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

117,022 mi
Last recorded117,022 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 VBL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 117,022 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 115,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 113,006 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 112,936 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,523 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 103,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,084 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,438 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,813 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low On Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Bumper Reflector Broken

Nearside Rear Of Sill Has Slight Surface Corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Getting Low On Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Has A Small Cut In Sidewall & Tread Bald On Outer Edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,248 miles

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

O/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,588 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,714 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 77,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,939 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,533 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,897 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,988 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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Y128 VBL is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Green 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 Y128 VBL, 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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Y128 VBL is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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