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PY52 JPU

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,304 mi
Last recorded138,304 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 JPU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 138,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 129,101 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 129,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 121,015 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 115,246 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 115,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,104 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,rear chassis,o/s outer sill

Fail 26 Jul 2012 97,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr arch damaged. no ragged edges.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,752 miles

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

nsr arch damaged. no ragged edges.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,379 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,773 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,481 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,823 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 40,390 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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PY52 JPU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY52 JPU, 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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PY52 JPU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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