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Y933 MGS

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,670 mi
Last recorded115,670 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 MGS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 115,670 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank metal filler and vent pipes corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system in general

Pass 1 Aug 2024 111,456 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler and breather pipes leading to fuel tank corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 103,893 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, leading bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes

Pass 8 Jul 2021 101,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 96,078 miles

Headlights slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 95,905 miles

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

Headlights slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 15 May 2019 89,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,801 miles

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

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 15 May 2017 73,576 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated slight blow

Pass 7 May 2016 66,184 miles

Front wipers in poor condition

Oil found on Offside front caliper

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,846 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front wiperblade in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,700 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vechile

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,239 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,874 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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Y933 MGS is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y933 MGS, 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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Y933 MGS is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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