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FJ52 KYS

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

139,460 mi
Last recorded139,460 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 KYS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 139,460 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 127,132 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 119,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 113,932 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 107,893 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 100,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 88,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 80,443 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,869 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 72,817 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,817 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,789 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,054 miles

both front and o/s rear wheel rims slightly buckled.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,848 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,979 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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FJ52 KYS is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FJ52 KYS, 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 FJ52 KYS registered?

FJ52 KYS is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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