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Y269 STF

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,664 mi
Last recorded78,664 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 STF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 78,664 miles

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

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2024 70,532 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks between engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 62,954 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Rear General condition of under body corroded.

Rear tyres started to crack.

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,184 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres, front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2020 61,560 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 60,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 59,124 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 59,124 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 57,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 56,629 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak on rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 55,083 miles

Oil leak

mist of oil around steering rack

Fail 28 May 2015 55,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

mist of oil around steering rack

Pass 21 May 2014 53,919 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm (3mm)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 53,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm (3mm)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 52,702 miles

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

front registration plate is loose

naerside steering rack mounting is contaminated and has slight play

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 24 May 2012 51,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 50,235 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 May 2011 50,235 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 26 May 2010 49,275 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 49,266 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 48,423 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 47,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 44,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 38,854 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre wall damage

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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Y269 STF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y269 STF, 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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Y269 STF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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