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RX02 KWU

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,485 mi
Last recorded197,485 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 197,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 192,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 187,937 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 184,357 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 179,905 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 162,667 miles

engine light on

nearside rear wheel bearing some play

rear discs corroded

rear number plate faded

stone chip windscreen

vsc light on

Fail 18 Jun 2012 162,667 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

nearside rear wheel bearing some play

rear discs corroded

rear number plate faded

stone chip windscreen

vsc light on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 143,394 miles

engine light on

front tyres worn inner edges

rear number plate damaged

stone chip windscreen

vsc light on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 127,336 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear number plate damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2008 109,710 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 97,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 97,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 87,629 miles

damage to n/s/r door

damage to o/s/r outer sill

front pads low

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 KWU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KWU, 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 RX02 KWU registered?

RX02 KWU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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