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RL52 TZR

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,020 mi
Last recorded145,020 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 TZR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2023 145,020 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear window covered over

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 142,521 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 142,521 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 138,634 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 138,632 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 135,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Wearing On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Wearing On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 132,520 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 128,700 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 128,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 124,253 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 124,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 119,131 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 119,128 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 112,741 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Front exhaust flange joint corroded.

Nearside front tyre below limit on edge.

Offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Rear chassis and sub frame corroding.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 105,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust system corroding.

park brake travel long.

rear inner sils and chassis rails starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 99,129 miles

nearside rear tyre low on edge.

rear brake pads near limit.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,784 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 83,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,944 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 53,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 53,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,077 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,944 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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RL52 TZR is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RL52 TZR, 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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RL52 TZR is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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