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GU02 RHV

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

213,010 mi
Last recorded213,010 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 RHV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 213,010 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 212,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 201,087 miles

both front lower rear suspensionarm bushes cracking,not to excess yet

front brakepads showing wear(discs ok)

rear brakepads getting lower

Fail 29 Feb 2012 201,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front lower rear suspensionarm bushes cracking,not to excess yet

engine malfunction light showing

front brakepads showing wear(discs ok)

ns washerjet half way blocked

osr tyre got punctured

rear brakepads getting lower

Fail 3 Mar 2011 180,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

handbrake travel, but only just has a reserve

n/s mirror glass deteriating, but 2 others fitted

n/s rear child seat fitted, unable to access belt properly

o/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes splitting and has slight movement

rear brake discs corroding and discolouring

Pass 3 Mar 2011 180,260 miles

engine management light on

handbrake travel, but only just has a reserve

n/s mirror glass deteriating, but 2 others fitted

n/s rear child seat fitted, unable to access belt properly

o/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes splitting and has slight movement

rear brake discs corroding and discolouring

Pass 1 Mar 2010 159,850 miles

engine management light on

hand brake travel, but still has a reserve

o/s and n/s front tyre tread wearing on edges and starting to get low

o/s and n/s front wheels flexing on slight brakeing movements, but no movement found on jacking up

o/s rear tyre tread starting to get low in the middle

rear brake discs corroded, discoloured and marked up

Pass 27 Feb 2009 139,339 miles

front pads look to be getting low

Fail 27 Feb 2009 139,339 miles

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

front pads look to be getting low

Pass 29 Feb 2008 118,973 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread is strating to get low

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2008 118,973 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread is strating to get low

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2007 101,903 miles

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

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

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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GU02 RHV is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GU02 RHV, 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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GU02 RHV is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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