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LA52 CJO

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,383 mi
Last recorded151,383 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 CJO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 151,383 miles

Engine Light On

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 151,375 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine Light On

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 139,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inner tread edge.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 136,126 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 10 Nov 2014 136,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 130,699 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 130,695 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise EML light on dashboard

Advise front shocks feel bouncy but no leaks found

Pass 23 Oct 2012 123,968 miles

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

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

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

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

tracking

Fail 20 Oct 2012 123,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

tracking

vsc light on

Fail 28 Oct 2011 118,643 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 118,643 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 110,037 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,187 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 97,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s outer brake pad worn

Pass 10 Jan 2007 72,322 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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LA52 CJO 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 62.5%.

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 LA52 CJO, 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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LA52 CJO is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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