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MR52 LMT

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,224 mi
Last recorded168,224 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR52 LMT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 168,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

front headlight lens faded

off side rear inner sill .wheel arch,near side rear inner sill and wheel arch rear floor started rust near side rear axle bush worn not excessive play.rear diff bush worn.

Fail 31 May 2019 168,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

front headlight lens faded

off side rear inner sill .wheel arch,near side rear inner sill and wheel arch rear floor started rust near side rear axle bush worn not excessive play.rear diff bush worn.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 161,585 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 161,585 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement wheel (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 158,158 miles

eml light on

tyres cracking up

Fail 25 May 2017 158,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake disc badly pitted (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

eml light on

tyres cracking up

Pass 27 Apr 2016 155,347 miles

eml light on

n/s/f brake sticking on very slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2015 150,758 miles

engine light on

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 145,105 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 145,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,611 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,499 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 46,534 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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MR52 LMT is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MR52 LMT, 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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MR52 LMT is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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