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RY51 ORS

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,845 mi
Last recorded139,845 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 ORS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 139,845 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 139,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 139,805 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

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

Nearside Front Tyre cut in sidewall

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 137,302 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 137,302 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 123,556 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 123,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 111,689 miles

blow flexi exhaust

Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,899 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 102,931 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 102,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,798 miles

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

front calipers sticking

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,938 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 88,938 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 80,828 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 72,914 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 64,321 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,748 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 55,748 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,771 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,805 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 33,094 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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RY51 ORS is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RY51 ORS, 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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RY51 ORS is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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