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BU52 MUP

2002 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,869 mi
Last recorded91,869 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MUP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,869 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrsion under car

Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

abs activating early whilst driving.

n/side front tyre tread deteriorating.

o/side front tyre tread deteriorating.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,697 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,957 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

nearside front lower Suspension arm bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 1 Aug 2016 86,957 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

nearside front lower Suspension arm bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,080 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,802 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,148 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,829 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,866 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 25,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,943 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 MUP is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MUP, 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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What year was BU52 MUP registered?

BU52 MUP is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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