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GV51 YRR

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,693 mi
Last recorded147,693 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 YRR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 147,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 139,732 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 131,958 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)

Pass 27 May 2016 125,482 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 118,910 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 118,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 116,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 116,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 113,257 miles

F/N/S fog light inop

Pass 9 Apr 2012 111,003 miles

near side front fog lamp inop

Fail 9 Apr 2012 111,003 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front fog lamp inop

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,392 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,705 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2009 87,484 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,540 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 78,538 miles

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

Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing low on edge wear indicators.

Offside front brake caliper sticking.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 69,793 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 59,331 miles

both wiper blades smearing slightly

slight build up of condensation inside nearside front headlamp

slight play at offside front upper ball joint

slight play at offside rear camber adjustment bush

small chip on zone 'B' of windscreen (less than 40mm) †

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 YRR is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YRR, 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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GV51 YRR is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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