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2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,666 mi
Last recorded79,666 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 SUV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,666 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 79,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,780 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 73,773 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,605 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,976 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,116 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 51,412 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,661 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,942 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 36,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 35,481 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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MM51 SUV is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MM51 SUV, 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 MM51 SUV registered?

MM51 SUV is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is MM51 SUV safe to buy?

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