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GV02 EAA

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,817 mi
Last recorded176,817 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 EAA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 176,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 168,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 148,845 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 148,833 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 128,575 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 102,401 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 78,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 50,971 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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GV02 EAA is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV02 EAA, 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 GV02 EAA registered?

GV02 EAA is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is GV02 EAA safe to buy?

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