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SV52 FMD

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,331 mi
Last recorded129,331 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 FMD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 129,331 miles

EML light on dash

windscreen damage in zone A border line pass

Fail 9 Jun 2017 129,320 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding slight bind (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing track rod end not pinned (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding cannot turn wheel (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering retaining device missing track rod end not pinned (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

EML light on dash

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (3.5.1i)

windscreen damage in zone A border line pass

Pass 5 Jun 2014 124,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 124,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 121,637 miles

windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2011 115,351 miles

windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2010 109,287 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Dec 2009 103,936 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 103,200 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006
Fail 10 Oct 2006 39,914 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 32,913 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SV52 FMD is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV52 FMD, 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 SV52 FMD registered?

SV52 FMD is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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