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NG02 SZP

2002 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,781 mi
Last recorded172,781 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 SZP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 172,781 miles

Exhaust has slight blow.

Filler pipe corroded will need replacing.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Need polishing to clean lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 166,895 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both need mopping to clear lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion N/side sill inner end.

Fail 30 Jul 2021 166,895 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both need mopping to clear lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion N/side sill inner end.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 166,023 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake backplate corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 163,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 163,927 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 158,231 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2017 152,632 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear subframe corroded

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

both outer sills corroding

engine management light on

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2016 147,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 143,957 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 141,075 miles

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

complete exhaust corroded

engine management lamp on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 138,423 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 130,327 miles

engine warning light on

fuel filler neck corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 110,810 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 110,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 May 2009 99,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 91,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,501 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 72,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,372 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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NG02 SZP is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NG02 SZP, 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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NG02 SZP is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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