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GU02 BVT

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

163,030 mi
Last recorded163,030 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 BVT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 163,030 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 158,248 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 158,248 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 153,136 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 146,839 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 141,323 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 138,217 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 138,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 133,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 126,062 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 126,062 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,327 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 105,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,187 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,336 miles

N/S/F brake disc scored.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,619 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,577 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,006 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,477 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,115 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front wiper split .

Pass 7 Jan 2006 22,303 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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GU02 BVT is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GU02 BVT, 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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GU02 BVT is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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