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GV02 LYU

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

167,525 mi
Last recorded167,525 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 LYU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 167,525 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 167,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 166,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 163,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 159,840 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 155,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 151,059 miles

Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2016 151,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre has deep splits inner sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 137,969 miles

Brake pads wearing thin

Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Fail 12 Dec 2015 137,969 miles

Brake pads wearing thin

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

Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Pass 13 Dec 2014 128,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres damaged outer sidewall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2014 128,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres damaged outer sidewall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre has deep splits inner sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2013 123,662 miles

Both front heavily deteriorated deteriorated and split inner sidewalls

Both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewalls

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges

Nearside door mirror deteriorated

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted inner face

Rear brake pads worn

Wipers deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2013 123,662 miles

Both front heavily deteriorated deteriorated and split inner sidewalls

Both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewalls

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges

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

Nearside door mirror deteriorated

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted inner face

Rear brake pads worn

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 115,399 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2011 104,928 miles

Nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2011 104,928 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2010 93,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,646 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 87,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,525 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 22 Oct 2007 63,365 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 63,360 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,569 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 43,779 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 LYU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GV02 LYU, 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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GV02 LYU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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