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GY52 WXR

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

184,049 mi
Last recorded184,049 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 WXR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 184,049 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 173,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 173,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 167,234 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 158,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded/all rear bushes perished

Fail 12 Nov 2021 158,411 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded/all rear bushes perished

Pass 11 Dec 2020 157,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 152,523 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 152,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 147,380 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 138,831 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 132,103 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 125,406 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 125,402 miles

Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 121,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,118 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 111,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 111,857 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 96,185 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,102 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 71,844 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,510 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 58,510 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,758 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 WXR is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WXR, 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 WXR is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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