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GX52 EGC

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,789 mi
Last recorded148,789 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 EGC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 148,789 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery weakened / partially flat

engine RPM surging / Erratic values

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 10 Dec 2014 148,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

LPG coil cables insecure

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine RPM surging / Erratic values

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 30 May 2014 148,777 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 146,301 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 143,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 141,085 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 138,032 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 110,283 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 49,055 miles

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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GX52 EGC is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GX52 EGC, 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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GX52 EGC is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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