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RX52 ECV

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,277 mi
Last recorded93,277 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 ECV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 93,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 93,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,969 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wiper blade condition

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Wiper blade condition

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,307 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 77,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,661 miles

Aerial mast has been snapped off

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,661 miles

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

3 x Nails in Near side rear tyre

Aerial mast has been snapped off

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,067 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 58,067 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,434 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,520 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 41,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 38,181 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

deep cut to near side rear tyre/uneven wear

front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,805 miles

slight noise to off side front brake pads

Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,178 miles

CUT TO NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER WALL

FRONT BRAKE PADS 70/80% WORN

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

REAR BRAKE PADS 60/70% WORN

Pass 18 Oct 2005 17,050 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 ECV is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECV, 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 ECV registered?

RX52 ECV is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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