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RN02 JHF

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,041 mi
Last recorded140,041 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 JHF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 140,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre is bald on its edge

Offside Front tyre is bald on its edge

Rear wiper blade is split

Fail 2 Feb 2016 140,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre is bald on its edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre is bald on its edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 5 Feb 2015 135,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 130,992 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 130,992 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 130,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 123,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 113,984 miles

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

OSF tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 113,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 101,975 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 93,240 miles

damage to windscreen

o/s/r lamp lens broken

parking brake travel

Fail 7 Jan 2010 93,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to windscreen

o/s/r lamp lens broken

parking brake travel

Pass 11 Dec 2008 87,587 miles

chips in windscreen

damage to o/s reverse light lens

Fail 11 Dec 2008 87,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

damage to o/s reverse light lens

Pass 12 Nov 2007 79,019 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 59,111 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 59,111 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake has long travel

rear number plate starting to discolour

tront and rear brake discs lipped

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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RN02 JHF is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RN02 JHF, 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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RN02 JHF is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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