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MX02 RGV

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

216,650 mi
Last recorded216,650 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 RGV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 216,650 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 210,599 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Apr 2022 210,598 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 205,508 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rears seats. ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded around fixing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear component sign of corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 205,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill corroded near suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rears seats. ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded around fixing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge and just legal at time of test.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear component sign of corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 198,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 190,566 miles

centre stop light not at time of test

front number plate cracked

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2018 190,566 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear subframe slightly corroded

centre stop light not at time of test

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2017 185,563 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 180,040 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated but not effecting light output

Fail 5 Mar 2016 180,039 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated but not effecting light output

Pass 3 Mar 2015 175,476 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 175,476 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 171,562 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 159,829 miles

Offside headlamp lens cloudy

exhaust blow from Bank 1 Cat

Pass 27 Feb 2012 144,720 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 127,195 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 113,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 99,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,157 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 85,157 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 76,091 miles

low effort from nearside rear park brake

Pass 22 Feb 2006 70,216 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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MX02 RGV is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MX02 RGV, 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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MX02 RGV is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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