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LC02 VMR

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,963 mi
Last recorded73,963 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 VMR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,963 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,963 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,104 miles

mill light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and cut in side wall

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2014 68,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mill light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and cut in side wall

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,253 miles

2 x wipers deteriorated

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,253 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

2 x wipers deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,011 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 54,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,746 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,497 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 48,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 28,889 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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LC02 VMR is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LC02 VMR, 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 VMR is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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