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EF52 LJO

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,747 mi
Last recorded159,747 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 LJO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 159,747 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion underbody

front headlight images dull

Fail 17 Mar 2017 159,521 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion underbody

front headlight images dull

Pass 18 Mar 2016 145,167 miles

corrosion underbody

eml on

headlights dull

Pass 13 Mar 2015 131,319 miles

o/s & n/s headlights dull

Pass 28 Mar 2014 121,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks on engine

underbody showing heavy corrsion

Fail 22 Mar 2014 121,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks on engine

underbody showing heavy corrsion

Pass 22 Mar 2013 108,766 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery retaining strap loose

corrosion underbody

engine management light on

front headlight lenses discoloured

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover damaged

o/s/r shock absorber dustr cover damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2013 108,757 miles

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

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

battery retaining strap loose

corrosion underbody

engine management light on

front headlight lenses discoloured

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover damaged

o/s/r shock absorber dustr cover damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2012 97,410 miles

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

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

corrosion on power steering pipe

corrosion underbody

discolouring on headlamps

front windscreen damaged

rear shock absorber dust covers broken

slight exhaust blow

wear front brake discs & pads

Pass 19 Mar 2011 82,362 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,030 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 70,025 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 7 Feb 2009 56,099 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)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 56,089 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,459 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 36,459 miles

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

Washer aim low

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,228 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 29,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EF52 LJO is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF52 LJO, 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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EF52 LJO is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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