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SL52 FTU

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,469 mi
Last recorded145,469 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 FTU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 145,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases New centre box required (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 145,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Braking system leaking Abs pump (3.6.A.1)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 140,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 14 Oct 2016 140,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 5 Nov 2015 131,801 miles

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

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 114,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 114,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,818 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 92,818 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,546 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,622 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 83,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,207 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 71,207 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front pads 80% worn

rear pads 70% worn

Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,495 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 52,240 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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SL52 FTU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue 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 SL52 FTU, 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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SL52 FTU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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