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SJ02 UTN

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,641 mi
Last recorded114,641 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 UTN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 114,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust boot perished

fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded but not leaking

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2016 114,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust boot perished

fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded but not leaking

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,063 miles

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 12 May 2015 103,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

wipers deteriorated but still clearing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,706 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,492 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,801 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,834 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 44,359 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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SJ02 UTN is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ02 UTN, 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 SJ02 UTN registered?

SJ02 UTN is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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