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EJ52 NPE

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,964 mi
Last recorded123,964 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 NPE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,964 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 117,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,703 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 110,703 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,747 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 103,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,897 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,174 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,657 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 71,657 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012
Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,005 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 54,003 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer tread

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,348 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,240 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,322 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 29,866 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 29,866 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,868 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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EJ52 NPE is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ52 NPE, 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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EJ52 NPE is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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