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WR52 VUX

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,222 mi
Last recorded161,222 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 VUX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 161,222 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 161,198 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

MIL LIGHT STAYS ON.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 157,636 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 157,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 150,708 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 150,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached BOTH SIDES AS SUBFRAME CORRODED AND HOLED. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 141,962 miles

1 EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED.

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

Offside HEAD LIGHT POOR CONDITION.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 133,233 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 133,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 125,880 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 120,105 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 115,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 108,634 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,707 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,733 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,705 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,060 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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WR52 VUX is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WR52 VUX, 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 WR52 VUX registered?

WR52 VUX is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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The MOT history for WR52 VUX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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