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FJ02 EES

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,313 mi
Last recorded100,313 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 EES
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 100,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 96,367 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 89,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 81,783 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,134 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 74,087 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,423 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,779 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,351 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,273 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,455 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,830 miles

damage to front number plate

slight o/s/f brake judder

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,429 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside front tyre wear to edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,845 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2006 34,105 miles

slight oil leak

parking brake nearing end of travell

Fail 27 Apr 2006 34,083 miles

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

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

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

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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FJ02 EES is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ02 EES, 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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FJ02 EES is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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