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EA02 BBZ

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,063 mi
Last recorded102,063 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 BBZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing liner missing

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,007 miles

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

Offside Front Wing liner missing

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 100,990 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC + MIL (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wing liner missing

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 97,503 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 92,063 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted but maintaining seal

Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,653 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,459 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 76,442 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 73,218 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,060 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 69,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,974 miles

offside diff mount deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside diff mount deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,026 miles

rear reg plate water damage

Fail 28 Jun 2011 60,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear reg plate water damage

Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,371 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,797 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 49,797 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,152 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 43,131 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 33,063 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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EA02 BBZ is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EA02 BBZ, 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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EA02 BBZ is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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