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VA52 VUV

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

187,228 mi
Last recorded187,228 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 VUV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 187,228 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 187,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 184,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 175,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 165,075 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 153,209 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 141,377 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 121,562 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 112,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,161 miles

offside rear tyre touching wear bars recomend early renewal 225/60r17 99h

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,944 miles

front brake discs /pads becoming low

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut near to legal limit recomend early renewal 225/60r17 99h

rear subframe and areas of underbody becoming rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2013 94,939 miles

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

front brake discs /pads becoming low

middle section exhaust leaking

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut near to legal limit recomend early renewal 225/60r17 99h

rear subframe and areas of underbody becoming rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,300 miles

front tyres worn on edges [nearing legal limit]

Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,952 miles

nail in offside rear tyre [not repairable] Dunlop sp sport 225/60 R17 99H

Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,335 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,648 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner tread area

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,371 miles

front number plate cracked

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,459 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 34,454 miles

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

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

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

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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VA52 VUV is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA52 VUV, 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 VA52 VUV registered?

VA52 VUV is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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