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GV52 GVO

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,725 mi
Last recorded132,725 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 GVO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 132,725 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 27 Nov 2014 124,996 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 124,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 114,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 108,898 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 104,016 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 104,016 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 98,695 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 98,695 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 85,485 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges and side walls starting to crack

Fail 26 Feb 2009 85,485 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges and side walls starting to crack

Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,075 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 61,788 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 61,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT WHEEL ALIGN CHECK AND ADJUST ADVISED

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,875 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 GVO is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GV52 GVO, 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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GV52 GVO is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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