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J55 PGJ

2002 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

151,106 mi
Last recorded151,106 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 PGJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 151,106 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 151,091 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 149,312 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,424 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 140,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 135,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,917 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 129,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 124,216 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 124,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 118,156 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 97,272 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,065 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,536 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 76,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,277 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,081 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,853 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 50,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,094 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 22,802 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

STONE CHIP IN ZONE .A .OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,802 miles

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

STONE CHIP IN ZONE .A .OF WINDSCREEN

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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J55 PGJ is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J55 PGJ, 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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J55 PGJ is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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