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MK52 RCV

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,431 mi
Last recorded140,431 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 140,431 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 138,798 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 130,771 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 117,901 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 117,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,627 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 92,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,861 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,136 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,434 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,865 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,236 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,060 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 RCV is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK52 RCV registered?

MK52 RCV is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is MK52 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 RCV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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