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FD51 RHU

2002 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,034 mi
Last recorded101,034 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 RHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 101,034 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 101,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,730 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes well worn.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 77,709 miles

both front lower rear most bushes cracking but no play

Fail 14 Nov 2011 77,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 77,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,851 miles

see checklist 117865

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,735 miles

drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

front brake pads starting to wear

slight play passenger front antiroll bar link

Fail 8 Oct 2009 43,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads starting to wear

passenger rear tyre worn to 1.6 mm

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,017 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,632 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 18,255 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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FD51 RHU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD51 RHU, 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 FD51 RHU registered?

FD51 RHU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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