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FE52 UPB

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,240 mi
Last recorded144,240 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 144,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces worn/corroded/lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (on limit) (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear slight uneven wear on outer edge of tread

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (on limit) (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak rear differential ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 144,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' multiple air fresheners (8.3.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces worn/corroded/lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (on limit) (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear slight uneven wear on outer edge of tread

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (on limit) (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak rear differential ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 136,017 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rears (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 136,017 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rears (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 131,842 miles

Handbrake only just met efficiency

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 131,842 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Handbrake only just met efficiency

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 122,933 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes rusty

inner sills rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2013 115,187 miles

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

chip in screen zone B

Pass 12 Sep 2012 108,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s wiper smeering screen and split on ends

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Sep 2012 108,486 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s wiper smeering screen and split on ends

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Sep 2011 98,941 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 98,941 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface rust frorming on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,225 miles

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

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

rear number plate seperating at top of letter"E", not likly to be misread

Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,204 miles

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

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

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

offside front position lamp dimmed when lightly tapped but works ok

rear number plate seperating at top of letter"E", not likly to be misread

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,348 miles

dampness around offside steer rack boot

Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,461 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,960 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,073 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FE52 UPB 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 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 FE52 UPB, 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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FE52 UPB is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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