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GU52 FGJ

2002 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FGJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,018 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 120,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Lambda sensor loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cat exhaust section corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 118,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Lambda sensor fixing point corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 115,403 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 115,401 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 111,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 111,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 108,243 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 104,564 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,498 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,713 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on sholder

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2010 93,453 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 85,041 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 78,909 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 69,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 69,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GU52 FGJ is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Green 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 GU52 FGJ, 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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GU52 FGJ is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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