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RN51 JNU

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,565 mi
Last recorded164,565 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 JNU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 164,565 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) worn smooth on edges getting low on tread and cracked and perished (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 164,531 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (loose) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) worn smooth on edges getting low on tread and cracked and perished (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on

Pass 11 Jan 2023 162,239 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2022 160,426 miles

FRONT HEADLIGHTS DERERIORATED

Fail 31 Jan 2022 160,426 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

FRONT HEADLIGHTS DERERIORATED

Pass 22 Jan 2021 158,101 miles

Drivers sun visor loose but not obstructing view

EML on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 154,765 miles

EML

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 154,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

EML

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 149,241 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 142,292 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jan 2018 142,292 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Jan 2018 142,233 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel Both parking brake cables are binding slightly (3.1.6c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 135,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 128,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 119,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 111,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge

offside front sun visor has been secured into position (taped up)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside and outside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,726 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,264 miles

Drivers sunvisor slightly lose & floppy

Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,351 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 70,848 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 62,378 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 55,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 53,653 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 44,115 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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RN51 JNU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN51 JNU, 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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RN51 JNU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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