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DF52 BKL

2002 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,605 mi
Last recorded171,605 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BKL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 171,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 161,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 153,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 153,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 149,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 149,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 140,012 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 139,970 miles

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

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

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 Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 21 Feb 2017 135,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 135,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 127,205 miles

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

Parking brake just met the minimum requirement may require adjusting or repair

Pass 21 Feb 2015 120,853 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,047 miles

engine managment light on dash

Fail 6 Nov 2013 118,047 miles

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

engine managment light on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2012 112,184 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 104,612 miles

offside emergency brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2010 93,959 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,761 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight noise from fan belt area

Fail 25 Aug 2009 84,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight noise from fan belt area

Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,702 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 71,702 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs pitted/worn

spare tyre badly worn

Fail 30 Aug 2007 61,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer shoulder

Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,251 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer shoulder

Pass 26 Aug 2006 48,248 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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DF52 BKL is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DF52 BKL, 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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DF52 BKL is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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