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MT02 ETU

2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,096 mi
Last recorded100,096 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto82,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 ETU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 100,096 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 98,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 94,447 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 May 2011 94,447 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 90,682 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 90,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2009 80,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 69,947 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 59,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 47,026 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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MT02 ETU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 82,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT02 ETU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT02 ETU registered?

MT02 ETU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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