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MT02 ETY

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,634 mi
Last recorded109,634 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 ETY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 109,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both end of outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,652 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspention arms corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 107,644 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspentin arms corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear arm bushes are worn

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 103,997 miles

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

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

corrosion to all rear suspention arms

corrossiion to both inner sills

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,509 miles

all suspension arms corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 97,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,456 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,936 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 90,402 miles

front brakes slightly sticking possibly from vehicle not being used

o/s front tyre worn on inside tread

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,180 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 88,180 miles

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

n/s and o/s hand brake performance slightly low

Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,166 miles

front brake pads look low

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 25 Aug 2009 674,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2009 67,098 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,832 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 56,415 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,408 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,809 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 ETY is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT02 ETY, 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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MT02 ETY is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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