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FG52 EAM

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,040 mi
Last recorded133,040 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 EAM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 133,040 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 123,282 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 123,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 116,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 116,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 116,673 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

EML on

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 109,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,141 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bolt missing

Fail 21 Jun 2011 89,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,451 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 81,640 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,250 miles

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

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,646 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 61,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,937 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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FG52 EAM is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG52 EAM, 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 FG52 EAM registered?

FG52 EAM is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FG52 EAM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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