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BG52 AEP

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,733 mi
Last recorded126,733 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 AEP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 126,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,657 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front tyres slightly warn on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2016 117,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front tyres slightly warn on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,237 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 109,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Nov 2014 101,503 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,125 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edged

Fail 8 Nov 2013 94,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edged

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,833 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,925 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,176 miles

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,621 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,316 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 57,300 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,097 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 30,866 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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BG52 AEP is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG52 AEP, 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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BG52 AEP is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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