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CW52 TOU

2002 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,651 mi
Last recorded134,651 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 TOU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,651 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 128,962 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 128,788 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 118,850 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 118,725 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 113,972 miles

all four tyres are close to the legal limit

Fail 18 Jun 2014 113,972 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all four tyres are close to the legal limit

Pass 10 Jun 2013 108,627 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 108,627 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,058 miles

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

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

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

cannot check condition of centre rear seat belt due to baby seat.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 94,481 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,446 miles

nsr tyre worn below limit but stepped tread

Fail 9 Jun 2009 72,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

///hand brake performance low but within limit

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre worn below limit but stepped tread

Pass 10 Jun 2008 65,458 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,394 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,900 miles

front brake pads very near wear limits advise replacement. rear brake pads nearing wear limits.

Fail 12 Jan 2006 42,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads very near wear limits advise replacement. rear brake pads nearing wear limits.

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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CW52 TOU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW52 TOU, 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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CW52 TOU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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