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Y718 SBC

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,204 mi
Last recorded148,204 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 SBC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 148,204 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 148,178 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 145,923 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 145,923 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 140,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 139,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,047 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front back plate loose

both rear back plates touching discs

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2023 132,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front back plate loose

both rear back plates touching discs

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,723 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear backing plates corroded in contact with discs.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,478 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 119,415 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 115,581 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,375 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 110,375 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 105,574 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 105,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,049 miles

Complete rear suspension components corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated(corroded) throughout

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushings (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushings (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 100,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.913 (max limit 0.200%) (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.571% (max limit 0.300%) (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Complete rear suspension components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat pipe around oxygen sensor (system heavily corroded) (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe of centre box (system heavily corroded) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushings (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushings (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,528 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 89,474 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 89,366 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 84,012 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 84,012 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 79,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,419 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 75,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 68,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,576 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,517 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,461 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 45,461 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y718 SBC is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y718 SBC, 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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Y718 SBC is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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