Lexus RX300 - 2002
372.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX300, model year 2002.
Sample size: 189 cars, 398 tests and 1,483 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 189 cars
The 2002 Lexus RX300 has a slightly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 373 defects per 100 vehicles versus 374. The model performs significantly better in categories such as brakes and steering, showing 27% and 88% fewer defects, respectively. However, it experiences higher issues related to equipment and other defects, with a notable increase of 23% and 27% compared to the average. Mileage trends indicate that while defects increase with mileage, the RX300’s performance remains relatively consistent across different mileage brackets. Overall, while it shows some strengths, particular caution may be warranted in the equipment and miscellaneous categories.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 189 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 25.7% better
124.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 88.1% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 28.7% better
21.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 10.4% worse
106.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 15.6% worse
341.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 8.1% better
63.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 21.5% worse
18.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 27.4% worse
68.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 138
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 113
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 88
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 65
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 65
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 58
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 42
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 12