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MT02 ETJ

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,118 mi
Last recorded126,118 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 ETJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 126,118 miles

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

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

underside has corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2019 120,333 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 120,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 118,186 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,756 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 112,756 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,334 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 110,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 109,021 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 109,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 103,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,213 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,385 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,538 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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MT02 ETJ is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT02 ETJ, 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 MT02 ETJ registered?

MT02 ETJ is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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