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AP02 YKG

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,459 mi
Last recorded145,459 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YKG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 145,459 miles

Oil leak ()

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2017 145,457 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak ()

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 132,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal spongy

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2015 120,914 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 120,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 114,463 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 113,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 109,284 miles

Engine management and VSC warning lamps illuminated.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,956 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 95,956 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management warning lamp illuminated.Also,VSC lamp illuminated too.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,501 miles

VSC and Engine lamp illuminated.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,045 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 65,652 miles

rear brake pads look low

Fail 2 May 2008 65,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads look low

Pass 6 Jan 2007 56,447 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,317 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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AP02 YKG is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AP02 YKG, 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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AP02 YKG is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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