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GV51 YSD

2002 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,529 mi
Last recorded172,529 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 172,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And offside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seats folded time of test seatbelts not tested

Pass 1 Nov 2022 167,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and n\s\r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 167,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and n\s\r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 155,295 miles

Nearside Rear Outer and inner sill corrod ed and offside

Pass 14 Sep 2020 145,654 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid weeping from the steering rack boot (nearside) but not excessive

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 139,142 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel breather pipe corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 130,887 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel breather pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 124,029 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,497 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,190 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 106,190 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 97,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,689 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,034 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 1 Oct 2009 69,778 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,244 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,275 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,697 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 YSD is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YSD, 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 YSD is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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