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DS51 PAS

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,880 mi
Last recorded125,880 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 PAS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 125,880 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stabiliser bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 228,959 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 228,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 118,507 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 118,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 117,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 115,469 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 113,046 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,771 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,459 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,320 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 98,306 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,936 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,541 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 39,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DS51 PAS 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 DS51 PAS, 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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DS51 PAS is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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The MOT history for DS51 PAS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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