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FJ02 EEV

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,248 mi
Last recorded117,248 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 EEV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 117,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 115,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 114,124 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 112,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 110,921 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 109,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 107,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 104,197 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 104,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2017 102,754 miles

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements, it would appear that the parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Fail 22 May 2017 102,754 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements, it would appear that the parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 May 2016 100,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 98,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre in pooe condition (cracking)

Pass 22 May 2014 94,937 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 94,878 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 91,492 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 May 2012 87,507 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 84,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2010 79,162 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 79,161 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 70,779 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 45,032 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 45,032 miles

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

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 EEV is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EEV, 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 EEV is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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