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MK52 PXY

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,706 mi
Last recorded134,706 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 PXY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 134,706 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body all covered in under seal including suspention and brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 132,492 miles

under body all under sealed

Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,196 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under body covered in under seal including brake pipes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 124,221 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under body covered in under seal including brake pipes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,070 miles

under body covered in under seal

Pass 15 Feb 2021 115,207 miles

under body under seal all over including brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2018 110,183 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

under body cover with black under sill

underbody general corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2018 110,139 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,547 miles

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,916 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre worn from inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,421 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,967 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 69,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,148 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,120 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 62,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,359 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,168 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 45,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,882 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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MK52 PXY is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK52 PXY, 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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MK52 PXY is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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