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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses deteriorated recommend polishing (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively borderline (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sideds (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorated
extensive surface corrosion on subframe, floor and suspension components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant bottle empty
Exhaust corroded and blowing slightly
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlight lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear differential mounting bush perishing.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear differential mounting bush perishing.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front road springs upper coils corroded.
Heavy corrosion to exhaust system (less back box)
Most chassis, hub, steering and suspension components corroded.
O/s/f screen wash jet weak and only just makes screen
Oil filler cap missing.
O/S headlight lens deteriorating
both lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
corrosion to both front coil springs on upper coils
exhaust system corroded/ heat shield rattling
front brake pads appear to be wearing uneven(N/S/F pads starting to wear thin)
ignition key poor advise replacement soon
lower part of engine moist
parking brake travel slightly long
both front lower arm inner rear buses deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
engine management and VSC light shown on dash
front brake pads worn half way
front exhaust flexi corroded(exhaust joint after flexi corroded)
front exhaust heat shield/cover clamp corroded/broken(rattling)
lower part of engine sump slightly wet of oil
slight play in steering rack bushes
all rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate due to bush casing corrosion
engine and vsc warning lights on
slight engine oil leak
slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer shoulder
Nearside wiper judders slightly
Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread grooves and around outer sidewall close to bead rim
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine mil on
slight wear in steering rack mountings
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion buld up on rear brake discs
engine fault management light on
exhaust system corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion buld up on rear brake discs
engine fault management light on
exhaust system corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine coolant level low
n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?
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YH52 YCA is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 YH52 YCA, 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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YH52 YCA is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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