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FP52 GDA

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,691 mi
Last recorded123,691 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 GDA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 123,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 215/45/17/87w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 122,331 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,703 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 115,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,027 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 108,423 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,036 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 105,872 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,221 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,665 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 101,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,336 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,448 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 12 Feb 2010 91,519 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 91,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2009 87,505 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 80,469 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 80,469 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 69,254 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 55,349 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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FP52 GDA is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FP52 GDA, 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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FP52 GDA is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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