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RX52 EOU

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,449 mi
Last recorded153,449 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 EOU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 153,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2019 153,436 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2018 148,579 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 148,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 139,837 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 129,031 miles

Front number plate fixing loose

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged.

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both Front & Nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 129,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front number plate fixing loose

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged.

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both Front & Nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 118,008 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 117,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,007 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 99,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,115 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 91,267 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine management light on.

V.S.C Light on

Pass 24 May 2011 80,788 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 70,644 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 70,631 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,301 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,863 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,190 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 42,175 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 32,046 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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RX52 EOU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RX52 EOU, 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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RX52 EOU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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