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GL51 XGJ

2002 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,060 mi
Last recorded107,060 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 107,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre chunk out of sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2013 107,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre chunk out of sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,811 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 100,811 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,919 miles

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

front suspension noisy

Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,054 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 67,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,642 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,989 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,466 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,878 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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GL51 XGJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL51 XGJ, 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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What year was GL51 XGJ registered?

GL51 XGJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is GL51 XGJ safe to buy?

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