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BC02 YYS

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,705 mi
Last recorded58,705 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YYS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,705 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 121,083 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 113,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 113,565 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 103,885 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 89,342 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 80,832 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,832 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 72,222 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

fromt tyres wearing on inner edge

front number plate corner broken

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,222 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

fromt tyres wearing on inner edge

front number plate corner broken

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,441 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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BC02 YYS is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 84,009 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 IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC02 YYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BC02 YYS registered?

BC02 YYS is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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