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GX52 EHD

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,250 mi
Last recorded120,250 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 EHD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2023 120,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion on underside various locations

Pass 21 Jan 2022 112,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,040 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 92,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount both mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear undersill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 92,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount holed within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount area holed with 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion both rear under sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount forward facing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms slight corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,642 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 90,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass tapped in (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded all 4 mounts (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted

engine light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,037 miles

Eml illuminated

Front Number plate cracked and slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front shock absorber has a misting of oil

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front mirror damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2016 87,037 miles

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

Eml illuminated

Front Number plate cracked and slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front shock absorber has a misting of oil

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front mirror damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,062 miles

E/M light on

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

E/M light on

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,638 miles

o/s wiper blade splitting at end

under body corrosion

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light on

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 4 Oct 2012 70,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light on

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear ciscs scored and pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,560 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wrong direction

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,790 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 51,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,416 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,416 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,249 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,340 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 32,561 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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GX52 EHD is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GX52 EHD, 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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GX52 EHD is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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