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RY02 AVV

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,355 mi
Last recorded148,355 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 AVV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 148,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine Light On

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/70 R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Parking Pedal (3.1.6b)

VSC Light On

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 140,125 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 139,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine Light on

Oil Leak

VSC Light On

Pass 1 Jun 2015 124,551 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 124,551 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 114,141 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 114,141 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 105,338 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 105,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 95,603 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 95,603 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 84,826 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,813 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 63,481 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 49,644 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,821 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 38,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2006 30,090 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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RY02 AVV is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RY02 AVV, 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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RY02 AVV is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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