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Y781 DBA

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,729 mi
Last recorded170,729 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 DBA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 170,729 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 166,848 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 163,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

various components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 158,870 miles

various components corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 158,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

various components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 151,557 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on various components

Fail 24 Jul 2019 151,555 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel for handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at o/s/f (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on various components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 145,566 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

various components corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 145,566 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear bind

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

various components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 139,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and flexi breaking away (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

dampness on steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2017 139,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and flexi breaking away (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

dampness on steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2016 134,390 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 134,367 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 126,192 miles

oil leak

osf brake disc corroded

osr nsr osf tyres perished

Fail 29 Jun 2015 126,192 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

osf brake disc corroded

osr nsr osf tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 121,741 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 121,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,419 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 106,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 97,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 86,207 miles

advisory both front tyres feathered on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2008 86,207 miles

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

advisory both front tyres feathered on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,588 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,719 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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Y781 DBA is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y781 DBA, 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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Y781 DBA is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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