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KJ51 BYU

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,949 mi
Last recorded124,949 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 BYU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 124,949 miles

nearside rear and offside rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 14 Nov 2017 112,808 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 129,398 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 129,393 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 88,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 85,087 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 85,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 82,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,176 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,723 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 73,723 miles

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

nail in o/s/front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,824 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 52,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,439 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,233 miles

both fronts and osr tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2006 30,006 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 30,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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KJ51 BYU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KJ51 BYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ51 BYU registered?

KJ51 BYU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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