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YD51 UUY

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,283 mi
Last recorded105,283 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 UUY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 105,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 105,261 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low and binding on (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 99,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 90,734 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake on min (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 88,275 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 85,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2019 81,903 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 81,893 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 76,449 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 worn on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 72,336 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 72,203 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 70,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 69,252 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 67,755 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 66,585 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 65,689 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 64,338 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 64,336 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,948 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,003 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,325 miles

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2005 24,570 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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YD51 UUY is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YD51 UUY, 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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YD51 UUY is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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