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LS02 VFO

2002 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,272 mi
Last recorded114,272 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 VFO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,272 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 106,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet release cable becoming kinked

exhaust becoming corroded

slight wear to front brake discs

various slight oil leaks

Fail 16 Apr 2013 98,741 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (stepped tread)

both front washer jets partially blocked

brake fluid level low

front brake pads becoming worn

rear brake discs becoming worn/corroded

rear brake pads becoming worn

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,741 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (stepped tread)

both front washer jets partially blocked

brake fluid level low

front brake pads becoming worn

rear brake discs becoming worn/corroded

rear brake pads becoming worn

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to become worn on inner edges

o/s/washer jet startin to become week

various bushes and covers starting to become deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2011 84,744 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,808 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,938 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 65,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine check light on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,428 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 54,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,855 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 46,855 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,747 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 37,747 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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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LS02 VFO is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS02 VFO, 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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LS02 VFO is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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