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YX52 GUU

2002 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,035 mi
Last recorded49,035 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 GUU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2020 49,035 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm slight play on outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 44,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 44,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,229 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside outer bush (2.4.G.2)

near and offside rear tyres are starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Jan 2018 41,228 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

near and offside rear tyres are deteriorating on the sidewalls

Pass 28 Jan 2017 36,707 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre - cracks in tread + inner side wall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 36,696 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre - cracks in tread + inner side wall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,593 miles

engine management and vsc warning lights on

nsr and osr tyres sidewalls perishing

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,113 miles

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

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

engine management light on

headlights starting to deteroriate

Fail 7 Jul 2014 34,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

headlight starting to deterorate

Fail 27 Jul 2013 31,508 miles

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

both front,rear coil spring and struts rusty

vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 27 Jul 2013 31,508 miles

both front,rear coil spring and struts rusty

vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,249 miles

front discs slightly lipped on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,682 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,549 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 22,857 miles

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

advise rear centre stop light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,857 miles

advise rear centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,807 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,858 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner and outer edges.

front brake pads getting worn.

Pass 22 Jul 2005 15,140 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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YX52 GUU is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX52 GUU, 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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YX52 GUU is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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