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BT02 AEC

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,474 mi
Last recorded158,474 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 AEC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 158,474 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust blow and exhaust system heavily repaired

n/s/f headlight lense going dull

n/s/r and o/s/r lower sills damaged and corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

rear subframe corrosion in places

Pass 12 Aug 2022 152,310 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 152,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 146,049 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 146,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 136,853 miles

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

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

parking brake limit only just met

Fail 2 Oct 2020 136,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

parking brake limit only just met

Pass 9 May 2019 127,183 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 127,183 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 118,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit thinning on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Fail 2 May 2018 118,882 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit thinning on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 106,037 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 94,809 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,357 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Slight corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,469 miles

Corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,839 miles

front brake pads wearing low , front tyres wearing on inner edges, front n/s suspension arm lower bush peeling on bonding

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,650 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 53,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,295 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,807 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,841 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,592 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 22,920 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 22,909 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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BT02 AEC 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 73.1%.

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 BT02 AEC, 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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BT02 AEC is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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