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VF02 LJA

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,779 mi
Last recorded146,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 LJA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 146,779 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 146,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 141,589 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,932 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2015 133,519 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 133,504 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 129,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 124,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 120,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 117,197 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 113,750 miles

both front brake discs corroded slightly

both rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2010 113,750 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded slightly

both rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2009 107,965 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 98,928 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 77,778 miles

parking brake effort low

Pass 24 Jan 2006 68,362 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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VF02 LJA is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VF02 LJA, 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 VF02 LJA registered?

VF02 LJA is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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