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RE52 GVU

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,561 mi
Last recorded97,561 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 GVU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,561 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 97,561 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,602 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 92,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,624 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 87,624 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,239 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 81,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,612 miles

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

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

n/s/f brakes binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,217 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 72,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,905 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,542 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,236 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,965 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 63,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,093 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 26,967 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 26,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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RE52 GVU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RE52 GVU, 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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What year was RE52 GVU registered?

RE52 GVU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is RE52 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 GVU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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