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SE02 VZW

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,175 mi
Last recorded124,175 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 VZW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 124,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST PEPPERED/CORRODED

Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,561 miles

Front HEADLAMP LENSES OPAQUE

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

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

Rear SHOCK ABSORBER GAITORS SPLIT

WIPER BLADES POOR

Fail 2 Aug 2018 121,149 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 113,301 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Fail 24 May 2017 113,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,391 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,319 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,662 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 59,643 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 53,431 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,691 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 39,691 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2006 27,811 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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SE02 VZW is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SE02 VZW, 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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SE02 VZW is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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