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FH02 MVT

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,080 mi
Last recorded124,080 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 MVT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 124,080 miles
Fail 9 May 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,442 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 116,442 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,544 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyre has slight cracks but no ply cords exposed

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,000 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,250 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 91,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,819 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 80,819 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,211 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 83,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,657 miles

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyre becoming very perished within tread

Parking brake travel long

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,027 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 61,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,607 miles

Offside front tyre very perished within tread

Pass 12 Dec 2005 43,366 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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FH02 MVT is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH02 MVT, 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 FH02 MVT registered?

FH02 MVT is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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