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M17 ADD

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,897 mi
Last recorded131,897 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 ADD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 131,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush slightly perishing

Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush slightly perishing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 126,700 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 121,859 miles

Suspension components corroded

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 24 Feb 2023 117,361 miles

general corrosion on chassis but not excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2022 111,754 miles

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

brake performance not tested due to front brakes seized

some under vehicle components hidden due to mud but i have removed and checked best as i could chassis is solid and sills are solid

Fail 8 Feb 2022 111,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake performance not tested due to front brakes seized

some under vehicle components hidden due to mud but i have removed and checked best as i could chassis is solid and sills are solid

Fail 17 Nov 2020 111,712 miles

Brake performance not tested front brakes seized solid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

unable to inspect certain components due to excessive mud / dirt under vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 110,064 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 109,943 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 109,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,189 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,084 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 103,207 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,467 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,611 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,599 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,502 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,310 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,388 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,690 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,965 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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M17 ADD is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M17 ADD, 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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What year was M17 ADD registered?

M17 ADD is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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