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RX02 KXE

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,702 mi
Last recorded128,702 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 KXE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 128,702 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 121,423 miles

both front tyres worn on tread edges but still legal

Fail 4 Jan 2017 121,423 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake pads worn close to limit

both front tyres worn on tread edges but still legal

Pass 4 Jan 2016 114,518 miles

Front no plate is cracked

Os headlamp glass is in poor condition

Os rear tyre has a puncture on inner edge[23570/16/87v] goodride

Pass 3 Jan 2015 108,996 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 108,987 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 102,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 102,825 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 102,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,691 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 96,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Offside front brake pads worn to apx 4mm thick

Rear brake pads both sides worn to apx 2mm thick

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,427 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,865 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,950 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 51,950 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,678 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 KXE is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RX02 KXE, 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 KXE registered?

RX02 KXE is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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