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VU52 VHP

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,238 mi
Last recorded133,238 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VHP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 133,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 131,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 131,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 128,937 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 123,214 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Sep 2015 120,261 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 118,432 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,388 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 111,055 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Retaining nuts for rear lamda sensor missing also engine management light staying on

Pass 15 Mar 2013 141,867 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 86,278 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,266 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 85,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 75,286 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,904 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 VHP is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHP, 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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VU52 VHP is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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