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GY02 YNW

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,762 mi
Last recorded139,762 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 139,762 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 132,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 132,360 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 131,154 miles

ADVISE CHANGEING O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER TO BALANCE REAR

ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR SUSPENSION PARTS RUSTY AND FLOOR PAN AND INNER SILLS RUSTY

Fail 19 Sep 2018 131,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

ADVISE CHANGEING O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER TO BALANCE REAR

ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR SUSPENSION PARTS RUSTY AND FLOOR PAN AND INNER SILLS RUSTY

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,449 miles

FLOORPAN AND COMPONENTS HAVE COATING OF SURFACE RUST

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Fail 5 Oct 2017 130,449 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FLOORPAN AND COMPONENTS HAVE COATING OF SURFACE RUST

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 6 Jan 2016 129,415 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 129,415 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 128,459 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 128,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 125,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 125,347 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 119,000 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 119,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see rear pads

Pass 14 Jul 2011 107,632 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 107,632 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,395 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 93,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 74,288 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 55,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,099 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,900 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 37,900 miles

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

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

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 YNW is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GY02 YNW, 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 YNW is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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