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RX52 AZJ

2002 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,191 mi
Last recorded99,191 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 AZJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,191 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 99,191 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 99,172 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,437 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 96,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,343 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2016 92,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,935 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 85,935 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,620 miles

both front tyres have a cut in the tread running all the around the tyre.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,476 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front grille loose

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,370 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre tread cracked/perished

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,768 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,112 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 33,983 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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RX52 AZJ is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RX52 AZJ, 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 RX52 AZJ registered?

RX52 AZJ is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is RX52 AZJ safe to buy?

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