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VA02 UYT

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,224 mi
Last recorded165,224 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UYT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2022 165,224 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe/anti roll bar prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine light on

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 163,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 163,116 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 160,933 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrison

Pass 1 Mar 2019 154,767 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 154,767 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre and back box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 150,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 145,916 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Both rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

MIL on

Pass 20 Feb 2016 140,924 miles

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

Offside Inner oil leak possibly drive shaft seal

Pass 17 Feb 2015 135,643 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 135,643 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 130,539 miles

Fuel tank filler pipe corroded.

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

Rear damper gaters deteriorated.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 130,359 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Fuel tank filler pipe corroded.

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

Rear damper gaters deteriorated.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 125,049 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 117,464 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 117,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 107,086 miles

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

rear damper gaters deteriorated.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 99,951 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 90,532 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 79,576 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 72,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 72,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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VA02 UYT is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VA02 UYT, 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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VA02 UYT is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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