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SJ02 UTO

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,342 mi
Last recorded131,342 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 131,342 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 125,943 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 125,943 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 115,877 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 101,056 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,973 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low outside edge

Offside front tyre worn low inside edge

Fail 20 Jul 2012 93,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn low outside edge

Offside front tyre worn low inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,380 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 91,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,987 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 16 Jul 2010 87,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,546 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 72,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 66,331 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 UTO is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ02 UTO, 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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SJ02 UTO is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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