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SA52 TVD

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,867 mi
Last recorded116,867 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 TVD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 116,867 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 116,850 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 116,841 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 112,469 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 112,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,030 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 94,030 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,795 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 81,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 73,338 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 73,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,170 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 70,080 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,426 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 67,426 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,642 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,647 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,651 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,218 miles

smear at front wipers/split

water ingress at rear number plate

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,940 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 36,440 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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SA52 TVD is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SA52 TVD, 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 SA52 TVD registered?

SA52 TVD is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is SA52 TVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 TVD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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