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VU52 VFY

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

171,200 mi
Last recorded171,200 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VFY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 171,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 166,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow front flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

oil leak

rear tyres slightly on outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2015 160,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 156,503 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 152,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 149,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 145,582 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 139,520 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 139,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 129,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 115,947 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 102,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 96,285 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,040 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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VU52 VFY is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VU52 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 VFY registered?

VU52 VFY is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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