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CE52 AEA

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,852 mi
Last recorded110,852 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 AEA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 110,852 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame mountings deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2019 110,849 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame mountings deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,291 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe bushes deterating

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2018 107,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe bushes deterating

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 97,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,237 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,851 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,851 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,811 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,252 miles

Auxillary belt noise

Both rear shock absorber dust gaiters split

Cat heat shield insecure

Front brake discs corroded and worn

N/s/r outer wheel rim damaged // N/s/r sill damaged

Oil mist front diff prop seal

Oil mist steering rack (Pinion area)

Rear wiper not clearing fully // Front wipers smear

Fail 20 Sep 2011 68,250 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Auxillary belt noise

Both rear shock absorber dust gaiters split

Cat heat shield insecure

Engine management light on // VSC light on

Front brake discs corroded and worn

N/s/r outer wheel rim damaged // N/s/r sill damaged

Oil mist front diff prop seal

Oil mist steering rack (Pinion area)

Rear wiper not clearing fully // Front wipers smear

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,167 miles

both rear shock absorber dust gaiters breaking up

front brake discs corroded

marks in n/s/r seat belt

Fail 15 Sep 2010 63,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

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

both rear shock absorber dust gaiters breaking up

front brake discs corroded

marks in n/s/r seat belt

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,779 miles

exhaust downpipe heat sheild brackets corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2009 55,778 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust downpipe heat sheild clamps broken

rear wiper smears

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,728 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

n/s/r shock absorber gaiter breaking up

nail in n/s/r tyre (non repair)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,252 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 43,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2 nails in n/s/r tyre and perish cracked in tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,728 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 37,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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CE52 AEA is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CE52 AEA, 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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CE52 AEA is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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