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RN51 MZX

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,834 mi
Last recorded132,834 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 MZX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 132,834 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Sep 2015 132,834 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing split pin missing from track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing split pin missing from track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 May 2014 131,563 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 May 2014 131,563 miles

Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 126,929 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 119,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 112,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 105,051 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,790 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 91,309 miles

O/S REAR TYRE WEARING LOW

Fail 28 Mar 2008 91,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S REAR TYRE WEARING LOW

Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,836 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 74,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MZX is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RN51 MZX, 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 RN51 MZX registered?

RN51 MZX is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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