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Y201 ULF

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,672 mi
Last recorded131,672 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 ULF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 131,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 128,975 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 128,975 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 126,298 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 126,166 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 123,745 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 123,502 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 120,979 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 120,969 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 115,502 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,946 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 110,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,991 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,218 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 103,158 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,630 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 94,697 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 94,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 90,540 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 85,167 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 78,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 71,141 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 63,760 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 55,419 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 45,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2007 45,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,743 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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Y201 ULF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y201 ULF, 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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Y201 ULF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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