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BU52 MRY

2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,056 mi
Last recorded157,056 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto82,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MRY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 157,056 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2017 156,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 140,300 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 140,300 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 128,875 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,535 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 111,109 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 111,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 102,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake discs corroded / pitted

Rear licence plate light / lamp deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2012 102,962 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake discs corroded / pitted

Rear licence plate light / lamp deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 94,652 miles

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

both rear brake disc worn & pitted on inner faces

Fail 16 Nov 2010 85,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts not checked because of fitted child seats

Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,838 miles

offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts not checked because of fitted child seats

Pass 14 Nov 2009 78,509 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 70,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 65,664 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 65,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 59,099 miles

n/s rear brake pad, anti squeel plate, near hub

Pass 11 Oct 2005 45,640 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 45,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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BU52 MRY is a 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 82,422 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU52 MRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU52 MRY is a 2002 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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