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RX52 FPT

2002 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,026 mi
Last recorded177,026 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 FPT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 177,026 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 158,253 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 139,630 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 139,584 miles

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

age cracking on front lower arm bushes

bonnet grill slightly insecure

dampness on rear diff

oil on front of engine

slight wear on front discs

Pass 6 Nov 2008 118,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 93,325 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 93,325 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 71,820 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 71,820 miles

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

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

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

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 FPT is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FPT, 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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How do I check the history of RX52 FPT?

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What year was RX52 FPT registered?

RX52 FPT is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is RX52 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 FPT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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