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FP02 KFF

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,746 mi
Last recorded177,746 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 KFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 177,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 169,984 miles

slight corrosion to rear suspension componants

Pass 7 Mar 2018 163,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 159,318 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 154,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 149,955 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 149,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 146,528 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

front discs worn

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 24 Mar 2014 146,521 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres close to legal limit

front discs worn

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 May 2013 137,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded on ends to rear hoses

n/s/rear tyre close to legal limit

wipers in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2013 137,451 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded on ends to rear hoses

n/s/rear tyre close to legal limit

wipers in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2012 128,146 miles

nearside rear light unit broken

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 16 May 2011 117,486 miles

all four metal brake pipes slight corrosion at ends

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,005 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,825 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 84,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,942 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 31 May 2006 56,523 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

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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FP02 KFF is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP02 KFF, 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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FP02 KFF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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