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EU02 YEY

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,465 mi
Last recorded126,465 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YEY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2012 126,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

o/s/f tyre soft

Pass 20 Oct 2011 113,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 113,326 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 102,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield poor

front no plate and bumper damaged

minor damage o/s/f seat belt

n/s steering rack mount play

o/s wiper split

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts slow to fully retract

Pass 22 Oct 2010 102,179 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield poor

front no plate and bumper damaged

minor damage o/s/f seat belt

n/s steering rack mount play

o/s wiper split

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts slow to fully retract

Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,302 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 13 Nov 2006 50,486 miles

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

small cracking in tread and sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,888 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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EU02 YEY is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU02 YEY, 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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EU02 YEY is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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