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LS52 SJY

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,254 mi
Last recorded148,254 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 SJY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 148,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

vehicle has been modified for offroding

Pass 8 Dec 2023 146,525 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 143,373 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 139,945 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 130,337 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 119,713 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 113,743 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 108,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 100,445 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 100,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,530 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,547 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,196 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 17 Dec 2012 67,243 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,527 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,354 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 49,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,069 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,507 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,903 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,165 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 20,451 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 SJY is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LS52 SJY, 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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What year was LS52 SJY registered?

LS52 SJY is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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