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AM02 MXX

2002 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

205,956 mi
Last recorded205,956 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 MXX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2021 205,956 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak At the cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 194,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 184,807 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint with branch down to single (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 184,805 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint with branch down to single (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 173,824 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mounting noisey

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

eml on

front pads 5000 miles

Fail 2 Jan 2018 173,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front top suspension mounting noisey

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

eml on

front pads 5000 miles

rear pads 2000-3000 miles

Pass 21 Jan 2017 165,488 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 154,858 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 154,858 miles

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

Engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2015 146,574 miles

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 137,167 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 127,869 miles

engine management light showing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 117,646 miles

e.m.l (engine light showing)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 107,459 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 95,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 86,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 74,552 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,044 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 51,266 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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AM02 MXX is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2002 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 88,148 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 AM02 MXX, 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 24 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM02 MXX is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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