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J10 FLC

2002 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

132,135 mi
Last recorded132,135 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 FLC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 132,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi joint poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 132,126 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi joint poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 130,686 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 130,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 128,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 128,440 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 125,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,523 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH Front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension and brake parts corroded (still ok) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,562 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 121,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

SLIGHT BINDING NEAR/SIDE FRONT BRAKE

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 119,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

SLIGHT BINDING NEAR/SIDE FRONT BRAKE

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 117,146 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 117,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 111,855 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,133 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 102,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake reading low

Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,803 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner shoulders

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,437 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 83,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,494 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 59,799 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,799 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,373 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 55,373 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2009 54,304 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 53,029 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 50,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,764 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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J10 FLC is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J10 FLC, 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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J10 FLC is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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