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AM02 SNM

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,035 mi
Last recorded118,035 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 SNM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 118,035 miles

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

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres are worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 115,474 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 115,474 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 111,595 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 111,558 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 108,785 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 108,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 97,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 91,394 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 91,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 86,130 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and worn

Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (also cracking) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,735 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and wearing on edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,550 miles

light mist of oil end of steering rack

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,158 miles

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

engine light on

vsc light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,324 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,804 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn 3/4mm.

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge req's replaceing.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight perishing in both rear tyre treads.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,604 miles

suspect rear brakes pads wearing low.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,759 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 29,985 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 SNM is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SNM, 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 SNM is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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