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GU52 FGP

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,461 mi
Last recorded120,461 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FGP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 120,461 miles

Engine Management Light on

Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,449 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses x2 deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 114,268 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

EOBD lamp illuminated on dashboard

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses x2 deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 112,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 105,549 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 97,256 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 97,159 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,145 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 88,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.882 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 4.43%vol (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,549 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 83,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section holed (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,733 miles

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

both front lower wishbone bushes started to perish

Fail 17 Jun 2015 70,795 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,844 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,077 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner and outer edges !!

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,611 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,601 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 42,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,552 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,566 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 30,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,586 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,683 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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GU52 FGP is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU52 FGP, 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 GU52 FGP registered?

GU52 FGP is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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