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GF02 XGG

2002 Lexus IS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,884 mi
Last recorded186,884 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 XGG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 186,884 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 182,544 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 177,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill area crushed and corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 176,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill area crushed and corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 167,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 155,032 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 146,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 136,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,570 miles

handbrake long

Fail 29 Jun 2016 130,506 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

handbrake long

Pass 2 Jun 2015 120,209 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice nearside rear tyre wearing out from inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 116,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 109,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 109,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,681 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jun 2012 102,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 95,957 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside and nearside front tyres showing slight wear on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2010 89,620 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,615 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 84,615 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 78,371 miles

excess travel in parking brake lever

nearside front tyre showing wear

Fail 20 Jun 2007 85,818 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 65,800 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,707 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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GF02 XGG is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF02 XGG, 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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GF02 XGG is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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