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GV52 PVW

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,702 mi
Last recorded199,702 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 PVW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 199,702 miles

headlight pattern's poor

power steering pipe's corroded

slight exhaust leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 199,702 miles

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

headlight pattern's poor

power steering pipe's corroded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 13 May 2015 175,560 miles

EML on

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 153,709 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2014 153,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2013 148,619 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 139,801 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres cracking & perishing

eml indicating a fault

Fail 15 May 2012 139,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres cracking & perishing

eml indicating a fault

Pass 11 Jan 2011 136,533 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 109,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

number plates disfiguring

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,818 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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GV52 PVW is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV52 PVW, 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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GV52 PVW is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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