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GV52 FBN

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,631 mi
Last recorded73,631 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,631 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,380 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)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,507 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 4 Nov 2011 55,891 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 55,830 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,764 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 44,590 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 40,206 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 38,166 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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GV52 FBN is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GV52 FBN, 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 GV52 FBN registered?

GV52 FBN is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is GV52 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 FBN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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