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LC52 MFY

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,164 mi
Last recorded169,164 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 MFY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 169,164 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 164,767 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 158,700 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 151,041 miles

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

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

engine light on

slight corrosion rear suspension

Fail 17 Aug 2015 151,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

slight corrosion rear suspension

Pass 8 Aug 2014 145,342 miles

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

engine managment light on

headlight lens slightly detiorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 135,032 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 135,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,840 miles

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

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

front number plate split

n/s number plate lamp loose in its holder

rear sub frame coroded and corosion to areas of chassis

Fail 12 Jun 2012 126,840 miles

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

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

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

front number plate split

n/s number plate lamp loose in its holder

rear sub frame coroded and corosion to areas of chassis

Pass 1 Jun 2011 123,864 miles

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

front no.plate poor condition and loose

Fail 1 Jun 2011 123,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front no.plate poor condition and loose

Pass 27 May 2010 119,007 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bolt missing from front exhuast mounting to gearbox

nearside rear sill is damaged slightly

offside rear tyre is slightly perished and has cut in tyre tread

Fail 29 May 2009 114,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 114,066 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 103,163 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 70,437 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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LC52 MFY is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LC52 MFY, 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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LC52 MFY is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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