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RY51 OWK

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,899 mi
Last recorded114,899 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 OWK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 114,899 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 111,230 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 111,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 106,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil light on

vsc light on

Fail 14 Aug 2019 106,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil light on

vsc light on

Pass 4 Aug 2018 102,945 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vsc light on

Fail 1 Aug 2018 102,940 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vsc light on

Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,850 miles

check engine light on

check engine light on

Fail 29 Jul 2017 100,850 miles

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

check engine light on

check engine light on

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,100 miles

EML ON

Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,511 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,884 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,058 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 81,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine light on

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,973 miles

Engine light on

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,278 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,780 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,049 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 57,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,550 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,910 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 OWK is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OWK, 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 RY51 OWK registered?

RY51 OWK is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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