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KF02 PMO

2002 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,306 mi
Last recorded158,306 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 PMO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 158,306 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 158,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 152,130 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine m.i.l lamp on

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 30 Nov 2019 152,088 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine oil on min level

high level stop lamp not working

parking brake reqs adjusting

Pass 4 Dec 2018 143,386 miles

MIL on

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

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

parking brake 17% (min. 16%)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 139,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 139,646 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 136,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 133,299 miles

Damage to N/S/R tyre inner sidewall, not deep enough to rear ply or cords

Eml on

Engine oil level low, topped up prior to test

Fail 5 Dec 2015 133,299 miles

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

Damage to N/S/R tyre inner sidewall, not deep enough to rear ply or cords

Eml on

Engine oil level low, topped up prior to test

Fail 30 Nov 2015 133,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 128,366 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 23 Nov 2013 124,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

engine management light on

rear lambda sensor loose and leaking slightly, emissions limits only just met.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 119,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2012 119,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

n/s parking brake weaker

Fail 28 Nov 2011 115,523 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

engine management lamp on

n/s parking brake weaker

Pass 16 Nov 2010 107,651 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2010 107,602 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 99,193 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,515 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,803 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,836 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,651 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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KF02 PMO is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KF02 PMO, 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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KF02 PMO is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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