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LM02 RDY

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,315 mi
Last recorded149,315 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 RDY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 149,315 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 149,315 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 138,008 miles

EML on

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 138,008 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 129,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 129,778 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 118,298 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 103,331 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,331 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 93,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 93,918 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 85,645 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 69,299 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,189 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 59,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,405 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,422 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 48,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,223 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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LM02 RDY is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LM02 RDY, 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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LM02 RDY is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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