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MD02 GYP

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,857 mi
Last recorded116,857 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 GYP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,857 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake disc stone gaurds corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 116,776 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake disc stone gaurds corroded

front exhaust bracket broke

Pass 13 Jul 2016 112,222 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,948 miles

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

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2015 105,918 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 105,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise eml light on / faulty oxygen sensor / passed emissions test

Fail 14 Jul 2014 99,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise eml light on / faulty oxygen sensor / passed emissions test

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 91,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,731 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,094 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 62,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,807 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,951 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Aug 2008 37,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,603 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 26,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,112 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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MD02 GYP is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MD02 GYP, 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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MD02 GYP is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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