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YO02 OAU

2002 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,884 mi
Last recorded127,884 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 OAU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 127,884 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 127,479 miles

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

mil shows a fault

vsc shows afault

Pass 23 Feb 2011 115,186 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 103,762 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2010 103,757 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 90,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,978 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,353 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 50,026 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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YO02 OAU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YO02 OAU, 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 YO02 OAU registered?

YO02 OAU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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