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LX52 CYU

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,169 mi
Last recorded150,169 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 CYU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 150,169 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 150,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 140,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 135,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 125,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,711 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,781 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 92,767 miles

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

both front brakes feel like there grabbing slightly but could be transmission

Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,358 miles

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

bonnet catch very stiff, struggles to close

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,439 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,159 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,362 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 80,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,097 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,475 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,141 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 34,071 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 34,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 26,918 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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LX52 CYU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LX52 CYU, 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 LX52 CYU registered?

LX52 CYU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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