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GV51 OXC

2002 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,971 mi
Last recorded135,971 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OXC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 135,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 133,090 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 129,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 127,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,314 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,064 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 117,518 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,894 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,787 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 107,783 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 104,781 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 104,759 miles

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

Oil leak.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 101,306 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 98,226 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,427 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 91,427 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,405 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,347 miles

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

directional tyres fitted to rear axle, standards on the front axle

engine managment light on

front brake discs are lipped and corroded

rear brake discs have corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2009 68,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

directional tyres fitted to rear axle, standards on the front axle

engine managment light on

front brake discs are lipped and corroded

rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,829 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 27 Mar 2006 51,587 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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GV51 OXC is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GV51 OXC, 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 GV51 OXC registered?

GV51 OXC is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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