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ESZ 5280

2002 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,955 mi
Last recorded125,955 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 5280
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 125,955 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 119,087 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 119,087 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 119,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,024 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,860 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,876 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 96,415 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,261 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,933 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,585 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,891 miles

front discs worn on inner face

Fail 8 Mar 2012 82,889 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs worn on inner face

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,661 miles

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

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

nearside front brake dics slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,966 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,760 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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ESZ 5280 is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ESZ 5280, 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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What year was ESZ 5280 registered?

ESZ 5280 is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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