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YX02 XAJ

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,387 mi
Last recorded143,387 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 XAJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 143,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 142,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

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

General corrosion to components under vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 17 Nov 2016 135,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at cat (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 135,421 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at cat (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 128,649 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 128,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 121,814 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 121,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 112,032 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 112,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 105,659 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 105,659 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 92,814 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,814 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,608 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,876 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,294 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 62,772 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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YX02 XAJ is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YX02 XAJ, 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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YX02 XAJ is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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