2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Lexus RX300 MOT pass rate and common faults

179 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 179 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.5%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.9%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.9%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.4%
  9. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault3.4%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes24.0%
  2. Lights & electrics20.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks17.9%
  4. Suspension16.2%
  5. Body & chassis10.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.0%
  8. Tyres5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Lexus RX300?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2002 Lexus RX300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 179 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Lexus RX300?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Lexus RX300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).