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GV51 YRU

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,716 mi
Last recorded135,716 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 YRU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 135,716 miles

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,029 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 119,061 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,239 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2012 90,228 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 90,228 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

front bumper damaged but not insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2011 82,028 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,263 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 67,249 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning light on dash display

offside rear and nearside rear brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,425 miles

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

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)

management light staying on

oil level low

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,831 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 48,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 43,793 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 YRU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

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

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