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GV51 ZXZ

2002 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,993 mi
Last recorded163,993 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 163,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 162,995 miles

when headlamps turned on oil light illuminates

Fail 12 Nov 2018 162,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

when headlamps turned on oil light illuminates

Fail 6 Nov 2018 162,993 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pedal soft but brakes work in rollers ok

Fail 1 Nov 2018 162,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 155,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 15 Aug 2014 147,188 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 12 Aug 2014 147,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2013 135,438 miles

Engine managment light on

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 135,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine managment light on

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 124,857 miles

Engine Managment light on

Fail 7 Aug 2012 124,857 miles

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

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

Engine Managment light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 107,900 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 95,027 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,944 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,678 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,134 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 ZXZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV51 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

GV51 ZXZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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