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KL02 DXE

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,115 mi
Last recorded176,115 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 DXE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 176,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 168,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak transmission fluid from nearside front

Fail 20 Mar 2014 168,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak transmission fluid from nearside front

Fail 22 Mar 2013 153,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2013 153,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2012 136,164 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 136,164 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 120,977 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 120,977 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 105,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 105,282 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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KL02 DXE is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KL02 DXE, 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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What year was KL02 DXE registered?

KL02 DXE is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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