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RV52 AVU

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,086 mi
Last recorded83,086 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 AVU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,086 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 158,951 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 158,951 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 140,169 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2008 120,573 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 101,557 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low †front pads worn low

Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 70,627 miles

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

Several cuts to both rear tyres.

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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RV52 AVU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV52 AVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV52 AVU registered?

RV52 AVU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RV52 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 AVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV52 AVU have outstanding finance?

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