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Y59 NBO

2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,066 mi
Last recorded122,066 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto84,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 NBO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 122,066 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 119,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 118,052 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 115,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,769 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 112,581 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 108,903 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 107,468 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 107,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,825 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 Sep 2016 106,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2015 106,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 105,160 miles

both n/s of/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2014 105,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 104,096 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 103,230 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,933 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 102,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroding in places

Fail 16 Sep 2010 102,687 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,020 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lubrication to handbrake mechanism

Fail 29 Sep 2009 102,020 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lubrication to handbrake mechanism

o/s wiper slightly smeary

Pass 3 Oct 2008 100,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 100,279 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 99,469 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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Y59 NBO is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 84,580 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y59 NBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y59 NBO is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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