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RA02 XPM

2002 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

148,389 mi
Last recorded148,389 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 XPM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 148,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle under body covered in under seal

Pass 13 Aug 2025 143,929 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 143,609 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 143,609 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 138,946 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))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 132,070 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 122,876 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 122,876 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 115,230 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 109,190 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,811 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,089 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,696 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 89,608 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,088 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 82,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,779 miles

Undershields covering brake/fuel lines.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,573 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,040 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,494 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,708 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,816 miles

front number plate damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,926 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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RA02 XPM is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 RA02 XPM, 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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RA02 XPM is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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