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OY52 RVM

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,399 mi
Last recorded203,399 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 RVM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 203,399 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 198,629 miles

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 188,100 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 180,521 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 172,163 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 172,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 166,032 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 166,032 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 161,643 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre tread 1mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread bald outer edge

Fail 30 Dec 2014 161,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre tread 1mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread bald outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 156,127 miles

exhaust poor condition, slight blow on flexible part.

nsf tyre close to bold on outer edge.

osf and nsf lower arm bushes poor condition.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 156,127 miles

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

exhaust poor condition, slight blow on flexible part.

nsf tyre close to bold on outer edge.

osf and nsf lower arm bushes poor condition.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 148,277 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Jan 2013 148,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 140,057 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 132,868 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 124,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 117,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 107,133 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 93,664 miles

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 74,031 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 74,031 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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OY52 RVM is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY52 RVM, 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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OY52 RVM is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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