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FL52 WCR

2002 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,129 mi
Last recorded113,129 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 WCR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,129 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front tyres slightly cracked on inner sidewalls

engine management light on

Fail 3 Apr 2018 113,129 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front tyres slightly cracked on inner sidewalls

engine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2016 107,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle auto headlamp adjuster bracket broken away from axle

engine management light on

Fail 11 Oct 2016 107,315 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle auto headlamp adjuster bracket broken away from axle

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted restricting examination

Fail 5 Oct 2015 100,384 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted restricting examination

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,107 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 93,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,621 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension/subframe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,028 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,661 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,411 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 19,127 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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FL52 WCR is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FL52 WCR, 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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FL52 WCR is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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