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GX02 CWN

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,347 mi
Last recorded121,347 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 CWN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2017 121,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.891% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4.23% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 2.49% (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (3.5.1g)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear BOTH SIDES PERISHED

Rear SUSPENSION/tie rods/rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2015 119,140 miles

General chassis and underbody corrosion

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

Exhaust system excessively corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 4 Oct 2014 115,828 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 115,626 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs have slight lip on them

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,156 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

all the four tyres are cracking in the tread areas 215 70 r 16 100 h

both the front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

brake pedal travel is very high

surface corrosion in many places under the vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,928 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 101,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2010 91,251 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 85,890 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 89,673 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,817 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,723 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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GX02 CWN is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX02 CWN, 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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GX02 CWN is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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