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CF02 EFB

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,897 mi
Last recorded105,897 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 EFB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2024 105,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed where mount point and bush. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake Poor but holding

Rear Both rear Brake Backing plates Disintegrated and mostly missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Chassis and Rear Axle and Surrounding area Heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2022 104,703 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 104,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability SNAPPED (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,948 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 99,925 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel foot parking brake has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake fluid low

Offside Front coolant below minimum

Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,568 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,617 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,122 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,392 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 82,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,230 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,696 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 74,351 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,950 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,035 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 56,063 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,016 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,802 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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CF02 EFB is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CF02 EFB, 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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CF02 EFB is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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