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GY52 UYP

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,832 mi
Last recorded121,832 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 UYP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 121,832 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 115,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper ball joint gaiter has slight damage

Offside Front road wheel has been repaired by weld

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

Rear brake disc corrosion on inner edge

corrosion to of side front and both rear road springs

rear sub fram bushes worn but no play

Fail 10 Nov 2017 115,699 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front road wheel has been repaired by weld

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

Rear brake disc corrosion on inner edge

corrosion to of side front and both rear road springs

rear sub fram bushes worn but no play

Pass 14 Nov 2016 110,378 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 110,378 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 105,192 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 99,965 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 99,965 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 93,751 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 93,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 91,068 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 85,431 miles

advise full underbody panel fitted tested as best

Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2009 59,752 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,752 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 50,810 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,714 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 26,949 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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GY52 UYP is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GY52 UYP, 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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GY52 UYP is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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