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SW02 VZB

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,193 mi
Last recorded93,193 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VZB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,193 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 93,181 miles

Nearside rear brake binding hand brake shoes jamming on (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel tank insecure tank straps corroded and broken (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,105 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,684 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 70,845 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,061 miles

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

general corrosion at underside

offside front tyre valve stem cracked

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre sidewalls cracked and treads

rear tyres worn 3mm

Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

check engine light on at dash

general corrosion at underside

offside front tyre valve stem cracked

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre sidewalls cracked and treads

rear tyres worn 3mm

stability control light on at dash

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,610 miles

both brake pipes to rear hoses starting to corrode

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

exhaust down pipe flexi joint starting to leak

general corrosion on underside components

nearside front suspension anti-roll bar link joint boot split and leaking grease

offside front suspension lower arm ball joint boot split and leaking grease

offside front tyre valve stem cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2010 60,091 miles

both front suspension lower arm ball joint dust covers leaking grease

exhaust system coroded

front and rear tyre sidewalls and tread cracking

offside rear tyre valve stem starting to crack

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2009 56,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

general corrosion at underside and exhaust system

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,448 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general corrosion on underside

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,504 miles

both front brake discs worn and pitted on inside surfaces

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW02 VZB is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW02 VZB, 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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SW02 VZB is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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