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MU51 JWA

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,048 mi
Last recorded153,048 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 JWA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 153,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 153,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 146,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 141,633 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 141,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 137,537 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 137,537 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 124,312 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 112,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 102,882 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,785 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 81,693 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

parking brake would benefit from adjustment

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,537 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 217,378 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 217,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MU51 JWA is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MU51 JWA, 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 MU51 JWA registered?

MU51 JWA is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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