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MH02 DVV

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,300 mi
Last recorded165,300 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 DVV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 165,300 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 150,425 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 150,372 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 145,840 miles

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

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

o/s/r quarter panel body damage

o/s/r seat belt unable to check due to child seat fitted

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 145,840 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r quarter panel body damage

o/s/r seat belt unable to check due to child seat fitted

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 137,781 miles

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

n/s/r fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 126,001 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 114,705 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 101,801 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 101,617 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 80,988 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 61,997 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 56,019 miles

n/s wiper slightly smearing screen

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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MH02 DVV is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MH02 DVV, 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 MH02 DVV registered?

MH02 DVV is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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