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AO02 FYW

2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,947 mi
Last recorded125,947 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto82,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FYW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 125,947 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,842 miles

fuel filler pipe coroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 110,744 miles

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))

fuel filler pipe coroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,779 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 98,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,266 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,354 miles

oil leak (possibly automatic transmission fluid) offside front pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,863 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 63,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,730 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 54,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,336 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,312 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust y piece heatshield clamp corroded and broken

n/s/f door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,293 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust cover clip broken

n/s door mirror cover broken

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,032 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,177 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)

stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2009 39,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,851 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,268 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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AO02 FYW is a 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 82,422 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 FYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO02 FYW is a 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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