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HG02 VLU

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,507 mi
Last recorded148,507 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 VLU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 148,507 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 140,298 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 140,173 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 128,678 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 128,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 122,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 116,488 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 111,550 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 105,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 98,523 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 91,597 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 61,821 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,419 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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HG02 VLU 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 84.6%.

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 HG02 VLU, 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 HG02 VLU registered?

HG02 VLU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is HG02 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 VLU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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