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GY02 PXJ

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,046 mi
Last recorded185,046 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 PXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 185,046 miles

ECU LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 177,740 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 163,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 166,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 161,193 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 161,188 miles

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

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

Engine warning lamp is on.

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 147,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 125,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 104,074 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,019 miles

nearside front lower ball joint has upward movement

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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GY02 PXJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GY02 PXJ, 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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GY02 PXJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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