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FG52 EEM

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,411 mi
Last recorded114,411 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 EEM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to exhaust system

parking brake performance just meets requirement

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 114,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to exhaust system

parking brake performance just meets requirement

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 104,245 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,332 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 101,297 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,663 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,371 miles

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 91,371 miles

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section and rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner washer jet blocked

Temporary mirror fitted to offside

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,578 miles

minor leak of gases from rear exhaust box area

slight body damage to offside front bumper area

slight oil dampness around transfer box area

some corrosion to underbody in places

Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

minor leak of gases from rear exhaust box

slight oil dampness around transfer box area

some corrosion to underbody / chassis in places

Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,050 miles

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

signs of deteriation to offside park brake cable

slight tightness in operation of throttle pedal

Fail 11 Sep 2013 79,050 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

signs of deteriation to offside park brake cable

slight tightness in operation of throttle pedal

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 70,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside headlight has a loose fixing bolt but light is not insecure

nearside rear tyre is wearing low , perished through tread in places and has some stonecut damage (may need attention soon)

slight oil dampness around gearbox area

surface corrosion to underbody and rear suspension components in places

Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside headlight has a loose fixing bolt but light is not insecure

nearside rear tyre is wearing low , perished through tread in places and has some stonecut damage (may need attention soon)

slight oil dampness around gearbox area

surface corrosion to underbody and rear suspension components in places

Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper blade slightly split

oil dampness around rear of front differential unit

Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,913 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,079 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,125 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 51,125 miles

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

o/s front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2005 41,152 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 EEM is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EEM, 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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FG52 EEM is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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