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OY52 YNP

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,449 mi
Last recorded177,449 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 YNP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 177,449 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 177,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 172,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2014 165,301 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 165,201 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

e m l on dash

Pass 21 May 2013 162,189 miles

long hand brake travel

Fail 18 May 2013 162,189 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine light on

long hand brake travel

o/s/f running lamp not working

Pass 19 May 2012 158,734 miles

offside front tyre inner edge smoth.

rear antiroll bar corroded.

rear brake pads low.

rear underside of vehicle corroding.

Pass 6 May 2011 155,467 miles

Both rear tyre inner and outer side walls have cracks and perrishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light stays on

Fuel tank support straps corroded but still support weight of fuel tank

Various underbody components have heavy corrosion

Fail 6 May 2011 155,467 miles

Both rear tyre inner and outer side walls have cracks and perrishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light stays on

Fuel tank support straps corroded but still support weight of fuel tank

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Various underbody components have heavy corrosion

Pass 4 May 2010 150,497 miles

engine managment light staying on

Pass 18 May 2009 139,975 miles

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

differant size tyres between front to rear axles

Pass 7 May 2008 130,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 126,865 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 126,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 114,826 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 114,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YNP is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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