CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y447 SLH

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,604 mi
Last recorded96,604 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 SLH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,604 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 96,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,836 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly cut

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,565 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 81,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

eml light on

vsc light on ?

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,187 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 77,187 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,499 miles

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

engine check light on

Fail 25 Jan 2012 73,499 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

engine check light on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,103 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2008 63,007 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,998 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,924 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 45,118 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
Full Lexus RX300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y447 SLH is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y447 SLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y447 SLH?

You can check the full history of Y447 SLH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y447 SLH registered?

Y447 SLH is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y447 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y447 SLH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y447 SLH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y447 SLH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.