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OV02 WTR

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,297 mi
Last recorded208,297 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 WTR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 208,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 201,429 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 201,429 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 190,990 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 190,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 180,165 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 166,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 166,432 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 155,747 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 144,357 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 144,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 134,286 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 123,597 miles

both front 215/70/16 tyres badly worn on inner edges

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Sep 2009 107,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 95,854 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 95,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 84,513 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 Aug 2007 84,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2006 74,081 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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OV02 WTR is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OV02 WTR, 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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OV02 WTR is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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