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FM02 EFJ

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,912 mi
Last recorded140,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 EFJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2017 140,912 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 134,086 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 129,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 122,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 117,262 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 110,052 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,972 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,121 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,118 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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FM02 EFJ is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FM02 EFJ, 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 FM02 EFJ registered?

FM02 EFJ is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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