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Y317 TLE

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,468 mi
Last recorded45,468 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 TLE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 45,468 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 45,074 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 44,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 44,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 43,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 43,226 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 43,226 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,279 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 42,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,773 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,821 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,229 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,941 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,072 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 23,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,181 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,421 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,196 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,464 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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Y317 TLE is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver 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 Y317 TLE, 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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What year was Y317 TLE registered?

Y317 TLE is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y317 TLE safe to buy?

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