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LE02 VFV

2002 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,088 mi
Last recorded145,088 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VFV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 145,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 145,088 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust lambda sensor missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 49,226 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 May 2019 49,226 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2018 141,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 135,986 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 128,887 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 115,570 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 115,568 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,561 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls

o/s/r tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls

o/s/r tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,896 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 42,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,635 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,961 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,354 miles

o/s front tyre slightly worn outer thread edge

Fail 2 Apr 2008 29,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre slightly worn outer thread edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,535 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,925 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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LE02 VFV is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LE02 VFV, 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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LE02 VFV is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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