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GJ52 XEB

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,901 mi
Last recorded92,901 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 XEB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 92,901 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake caliper slider dust cover missing

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 92,901 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake caliper slider dust cover missing

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 89,537 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tightened with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Off side front brake caliper lower slider boot missing

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,868 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 65,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,663 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 60,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,727 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 54,513 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight sweat from n/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 46,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,628 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 37,650 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 37,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,307 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2010 34,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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GJ52 XEB is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ52 XEB, 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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GJ52 XEB is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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