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HS51 BVO

2002 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,766 mi
Last recorded109,766 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 BVO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 109,766 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres are perished

engine misfires at idle

oil level light on dash

Pass 23 May 2017 105,749 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 18 May 2017 105,711 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 24 May 2016 102,756 miles

engine oil low

headlights lens deteriorating ,,,masks not removing "kick ups"

o/s/r tyre near limit

park brake operation uneven

suspect rear brakes pads worn out

Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,834 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,948 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 90,948 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,885 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,178 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,747 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,812 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

enging management light on

front brake pads getting low

front number plate slightly insecure

rear centre light not working

tyre tread depths both front 8mm both rear 3mm 225/70r16 103h front 102h rear

Fail 1 Feb 2010 65,812 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

enging management light on

front brake pads getting low

front number plate slightly insecure

rear centre light not working

tyre tread depths both front 8mm both rear 3mm 225/70r16 103h front 102h rear

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,073 miles

front no plate slightly loose, tyre tread depths; both front 4.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, 225/70/16h

Fail 23 Feb 2009 59,050 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine management light on, front number plate slightly loose, tyre tread depths; both front 4.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, 225/70/16h

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,205 miles

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

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

tyre dephs o/s/f 5mm n/s/f5mm o/s/r 5mm n/s/r6mm 225/70/16h

Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,729 miles

tread depths:all four on 7mm.

tyre size:225/70/16H.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,875 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 30,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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)

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

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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HS51 BVO is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HS51 BVO, 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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HS51 BVO is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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