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Y788 WDA

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,285 mi
Last recorded149,285 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 WDA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 149,285 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 149,284 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 144,693 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 140,247 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 140,247 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 135,128 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 131,549 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 131,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 128,223 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 121,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,172 miles

Front Lower slight oil leak around transmition and engine area

Nearside Front tyre outer edge getting low

Offside Front slight grease leak from lower arm ball joint

Offside Front slight leak from ball joint track rod end

Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,628 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,810 miles

Rear number plate incorrectly spaced

Front number plate is incorrectly spaced

Front slight coolant leak

Fail 15 Jul 2016 107,810 miles

Front number plate is incorrectly spaced

Front slight coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate incorrectly spaced

Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,577 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,137 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,486 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,762 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 62,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,082 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,624 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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Y788 WDA 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 83.3%.

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 Y788 WDA, 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 Y788 WDA registered?

Y788 WDA is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 August 2001.

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