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YH52 YCA

2002 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,652 mi
Last recorded173,652 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 YCA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 173,652 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 167,847 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 164,318 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 164,254 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 160,610 miles

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 160,610 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 156,764 miles

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.

Fail 22 Nov 2021 156,764 miles

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.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 154,886 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 154,856 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 150,905 miles

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.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 145,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 140,766 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 133,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,732 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,316 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 119,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 112,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 107,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 107,144 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 107,144 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 101,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 95,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 90,936 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 85,201 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 79,134 miles

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

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

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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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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