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MK52 RAX

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,946 mi
Last recorded130,946 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 RAX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 130,946 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear subframe bushes worn

fuel filler pipes corroded

handbrake gained minimum standard only at 16 %

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2018 130,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,706 miles

Nearside Front tyre low and worn on edges

ecu light on

handbrake gained minimum standard

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 116,417 miles

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

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

management lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise exhaust front flexi deteriorated

advise fuel filler pipes corroded

advise nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

advise offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 107,783 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

advise exhaust front flexi deteriorated

advise fuel filler pipes corroded

advise nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

advise offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,976 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust front flexi deteriorated

advise rear diff rubber support mount deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,180 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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,523 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,341 miles

recommend parking brake,adjustment.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 73,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

recommend parking brake,adjustment.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 64,267 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,267 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,075 miles

Parking brake requires adjustment,

Fail 17 Apr 2008 56,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake requires adjustment,

Pass 31 Mar 2007 48,049 miles

slight leak on steering rack

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 RAX is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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