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FA02 VXX

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,889 mi
Last recorded110,889 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 VXX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 110,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 108,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 106,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 104,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 104,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 102,171 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 102,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 99,568 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,737 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 96,220 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 93,961 miles

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

front wipers slight smearing

osr child seat fitted

Fail 1 May 2014 93,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

front wipers slight smearing

osr child seat fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2013 90,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,865 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre sidewall cut , but not exposing cords 225/40/18/92y

offside headlamp mounting broken , but not insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2011 20,865 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre sidewall cut , but not exposing cords 225/40/18/92y

offside headlamp mounting broken , but not insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,647 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,656 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,556 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,858 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,738 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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FA02 VXX is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA02 VXX, 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 FA02 VXX registered?

FA02 VXX is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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