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WR52 VUS

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,533 mi
Last recorded197,533 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 VUS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 197,533 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 197,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 189,492 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 189,470 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 179,860 miles

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

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

cooler pipes corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 179,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

cooler pipes corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 167,857 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 167,857 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 157,236 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 154,084 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres perrished on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2008 136,585 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 136,585 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 122,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 97,526 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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WR52 VUS is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WR52 VUS, 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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WR52 VUS is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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