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FE52 SXS

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,143 mi
Last recorded193,143 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 SXS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 193,143 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 185,841 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 185,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 176,203 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 176,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 164,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 141,301 miles

Oil leak

Rear centre seat belt buckle inaccessible

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 118,366 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2013 118,364 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,427 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 109,427 miles

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,035 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 78,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,634 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,274 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,607 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,542 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

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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FE52 SXS is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE52 SXS, 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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What year was FE52 SXS registered?

FE52 SXS is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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