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HG02 XLR

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,620 mi
Last recorded138,620 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 XLR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 138,620 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 133,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 133,398 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 126,318 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 126,318 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 116,764 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 116,764 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,427 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 109,406 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,965 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,653 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 89,977 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,327 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 72,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brakes tested on road with Tapley meter

engine management light on + vehicle stability control light on

n/s front tyre wearing low on edges

o/s front tyre perishing in tread

Fail 29 May 2012 72,026 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s rear tyre worn very low on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brakes tested on road with Tapley meter

engine management light on + vehicle stability control light on

n/s front tyre wearing low on edges

o/s rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,658 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,905 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE vehicle 4WD, brakes tested on road with Tapley meter

Fail 8 Jun 2010 55,824 miles

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

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE vehicle 4WD, brakes tested on road with Tapley meter

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

STRONGLY ADVISE parking brake reading low

front tyres wearing on inner edges STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front tyre wearing very low

wear on front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2009 48,083 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

NOTE vehicle 4WD, brakes tested with Tapley meter

front brake pads wearing low

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 19 May 2009 48,083 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NOTE plastic covers fitted

NOTE vehicle 4WD, brakes tested with Tapley meter

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,572 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 38,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,518 miles

both front tyre edges worn and wall damage nsf

Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,132 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,089 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 XLR is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG02 XLR, 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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HG02 XLR is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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