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LR52 PXW

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

138,652 mi
Last recorded138,652 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 PXW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 138,652 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2025 137,094 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and chassis components

Fail 7 Mar 2025 137,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Surface corrosion on suspension and chassis components

Pass 19 Mar 2024 134,854 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 138,854 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 133,848 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 133,847 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,059 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 129,059 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 125,279 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside & offside headlamp lens badly deteriorated

parking brake readings low it may need adjust or repair

Fail 1 Sep 2021 125,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside & offside headlamp lens badly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn an the inside edge

parking brake readings low it may need adjust or repair

Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,755 miles

both front head lamps deteriorated and only just showing beam pattern (polish lenses)

Fail 7 Sep 2020 121,751 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front head lamps deteriorated and only just showing beam pattern (polish lenses)

Pass 5 Sep 2019 112,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 112,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 102,650 miles

Front brake pads low down to 3.0mm thick

Nearside Front tyre has bald edges and age cracks

Nearside Rear shock dust cover split

Offside Front tyre has bald inner edge and age cracks

Offside Rear shock dust cover split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wipers smearing

Pass 22 May 2017 97,935 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 92,469 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 86,444 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 79,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 68,456 miles

Advise bolts/nuts for last oxygen sensor corroded.not blowing.

Pass 24 May 2012 61,341 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,870 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,768 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 48,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,887 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,339 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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LR52 PXW is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LR52 PXW, 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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LR52 PXW is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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