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RJ02 PTZ

2002 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,197 mi
Last recorded111,197 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 PTZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 111,197 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 108,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 105,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 16 Mar 2021 102,986 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,654 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,427 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 84,427 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 81,414 miles

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted which does lock into place

Fail 20 May 2016 81,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault VSC light on (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted which does lock into place

Pass 26 May 2015 77,848 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

Nearside rear brake pads worn to 3mm thick

Some under-body and component corrosion

vehicle is fitted with a temporary fuel cap but is lockable and seals.

Fail 23 May 2015 77,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Engine oil level low

Nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

Nearside rear brake pads worn to 3mm thick

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 74,692 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,556 miles

2 litres oil added to engine unit as no oil visible on dipstick

Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,724 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder and very close to legal limit

Fail 21 Nov 2012 69,724 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder and very close to legal limit

Pass 19 May 2011 61,024 miles

Nearside rear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Pass 21 May 2010 54,741 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 42,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 42,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,470 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,929 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 17,645 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2005 17,645 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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RJ02 PTZ is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RJ02 PTZ, 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 RJ02 PTZ registered?

RJ02 PTZ is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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