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GJ52 XED

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,645 mi
Last recorded136,645 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 XED
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 136,645 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 136,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 116,521 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 116,519 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,954 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 103,954 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,331 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 102,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,752 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 98,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,457 miles

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

Windscreen cracked along lower edge but no affecting the drivers view

Fail 29 Jul 2016 94,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen cracked along lower edge but no affecting the drivers view

Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,467 miles

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 15 Jul 2015 89,458 miles

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

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

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,375 miles

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

centre rear seat belt buckle sticky operation

engine oil leak from oil filter area

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,704 miles

Nearside front tyre perished & starting to crack on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2013 81,698 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre perished & starting to crack on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2012 77,018 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 73,770 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 64,539 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,285 miles

both front tyres going out of shape

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight weap from n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,427 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,833 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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GJ52 XED is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ52 XED, 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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GJ52 XED is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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