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RX02 BWF

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,800 mi
Last recorded123,800 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 BWF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 123,800 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil light on

Pass 11 Nov 2019 119,569 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 118,325 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 114,104 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 109,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 102,194 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,155 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,723 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 79,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,046 miles

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

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

brake master cylinder cap missing

slight crack front no plate

slight travel on handbrake

tyres front 215/60/17 rear 225/60/17

Pass 12 Apr 2008 66,496 miles

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

slight crack front no plate

Pass 12 Oct 2006 56,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 47,338 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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RX02 BWF is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RX02 BWF, 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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RX02 BWF is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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