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BU52 MPX

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,095 mi
Last recorded126,095 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MPX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 126,095 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 124,052 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 121,336 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 121,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 119,634 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 119,533 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 117,257 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 113,448 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 106,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 101,862 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 101,862 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,174 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 83,174 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,832 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,496 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 45,473 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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BU52 MPX is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU52 MPX, 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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BU52 MPX is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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