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LS52 JFY

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,561 mi
Last recorded87,561 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 JFY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,561 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 81,654 miles

offside front seat belt damaged and close to failure

Fail 10 Nov 2016 81,654 miles

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

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

offside front seat belt damaged and close to failure

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,498 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/70/16both rear 2-4mm tread depth and bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp lenses oxidised

offside front tyre on 4mm tread depth and unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2015 80,498 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/70/16both rear 2-4mm tread depth and bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp lenses oxidised

offside front tyre on 4mm tread depth and unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,877 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 76,870 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 20 Dec 2013 73,742 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 73,715 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,891 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,222 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on outer edge

offside front tyre unevenly worn on inner edge advise alignment check

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,616 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,255 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 56,250 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,831 miles

rear brake pads very worn

Fail 23 Oct 2008 50,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads very worn

Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,814 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,638 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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LS52 JFY is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS52 JFY, 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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LS52 JFY is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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