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YJ52 SGS

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,106 mi
Last recorded155,106 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 SGS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 155,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 151,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 149,553 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 147,713 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 147,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 144,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 144,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 141,432 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 138,575 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 138,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 135,655 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 133,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 131,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 129,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 126,600 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 123,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 121,111 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nouise from parking brake

ns os rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2010 121,111 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nouise from parking brake

ns os rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 115,003 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 115,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 108,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2007 108,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2006 101,405 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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YJ52 SGS is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ52 SGS, 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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YJ52 SGS is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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