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B14 APC

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,721 mi
Last recorded134,721 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 APC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2023 134,721 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 132,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 129,918 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 126,035 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 123,191 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 119,794 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 116,119 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 116,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 113,356 miles

EML illuminated.

Stability control lamp on.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 113,354 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML illuminated.

Stability control lamp on.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,586 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,704 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,459 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,066 miles

offside front tyre has small nail in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,592 miles

parking brake eff could be better

Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,725 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

rear internal brake shoes noisey

Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 44,703 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,923 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 41,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,624 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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B14 APC is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B14 APC, 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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B14 APC is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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