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GP51 LMV

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,580 mi
Last recorded106,580 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 LMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 106,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,153 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 90,460 miles

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Jan 2014 90,460 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,950 miles

engine manegement light on

Fail 2 Jan 2013 86,950 miles

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

engine manegement light on

Pass 29 Dec 2011 82,041 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Dec 2010 77,462 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 77,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,968 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 71,968 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,390 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 66,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2007 58,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,029 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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GP51 LMV is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GP51 LMV, 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 GP51 LMV registered?

GP51 LMV is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is GP51 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 LMV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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