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SW02 HWH

2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,742 mi
Last recorded103,742 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto82,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 HWH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,742 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

noisey from aux belt area

Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,895 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 99,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,511 miles

Rear chassis,suspension,fuel pipes & brake components heavily corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 87,911 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,512 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 83,368 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 83,368 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 46,839 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW02 HWH is a 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW02 HWH, 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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What year was SW02 HWH registered?

SW02 HWH is a 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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