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FJ52 SYT

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

145,176 mi
Last recorded145,176 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 SYT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 145,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 141,128 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 136,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 126,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear worn slightly thin both sides of axle but view restricted so advise full inspection with road wheels removed to confirm wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Thick underseal covering majority of underside including bodywork/chassis & suspension components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 111,859 miles

Unable to fully inspect some underside items due to thick undersill application prevalent

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipe covered in thick undersill

underside of car covered in thick under sill

Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,463 miles

Underside covered in underseal including brake and suspension components, making inspection of hoses and bushes difficult!

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

underside of car has thick coating of undersill not able to full check brake pipes and hoses

Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

underside of car has thick coating of undersill not able to full check brake pipes and hoses

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front discs showing slight lipping

tailgate struts showing weakness

towbar fitted electrics socket bracket damaged

under side of vehicle freshly under sealed unable to check brake pipes,brake hoses,brake hose metal ends and suspension bush condition

Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,237 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,390 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,058 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,110 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,458 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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FJ52 SYT is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FJ52 SYT, 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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FJ52 SYT is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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