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LT52 LGC

2002 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,436 mi
Last recorded106,436 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 LGC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 106,436 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

whole underside and components rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2015 103,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,736 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 100,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,256 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 90,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,141 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded in places from front to rear

general surface corrosion around underside of vehicle from front to rear

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in places

rear brake discs badly corroded / pitted

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2011 84,141 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded in places from front to rear

general surface corrosion around underside of vehicle from front to rear

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in places

rear brake discs badly corroded / pitted

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2010 80,941 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 80,427 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,002 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,765 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,993 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 49,993 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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LT52 LGC is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LT52 LGC, 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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LT52 LGC is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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