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ML02 OYS

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,585 mi
Last recorded117,585 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 OYS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 117,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT STEERING RACK COUPLING. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 117,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure IN TAIL GATE HOUSING. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT STEERING RACK COUPLING. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 114,509 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE SLIGHTLY LEAKING. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 112,555 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 112,555 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 109,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wish bone arm.slightly cracking bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wish bone arm,slightly cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 107,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT AND SMEAR SCREEN.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 107,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT AND SMEAR SCREEN.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,170 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 104,170 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,126 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside headlamp deteriorating, but not adversely effecting headlight pattern

Fail 13 Mar 2015 97,124 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp deteriorating, but not adversely effecting headlight pattern

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,204 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,211 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 90,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,502 miles

vehicle engine light on.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 80,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 74,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,703 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 63,203 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,153 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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ML02 OYS is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ML02 OYS, 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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ML02 OYS is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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