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LC02 VMO

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,211 mi
Last recorded136,211 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 VMO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under body has a slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2020 129,078 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,564 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2019 115,564 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working both rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2017 110,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2017 110,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 102,148 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 102,148 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,768 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,177 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,609 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

engine fault light on

Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,992 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,407 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,653 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,653 miles

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

front brake discs wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,908 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,971 miles

rear number plate becoming unclear

small crack in front number plate

Pass 7 Jul 2007 42,095 miles

both front tyres inner edges on limit of wear !

Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,847 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

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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LC02 VMO is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LC02 VMO, 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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LC02 VMO is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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