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HF02 NJV

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,737 mi
Last recorded169,737 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 NJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 169,737 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 161,194 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 31 Jul 2015 161,194 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 23 Aug 2014 155,488 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

aux belt cracked

both rear tyres bold on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox

oil level low

Pass 18 Sep 2013 139,251 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 138,977 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 123,800 miles

Both front stabilizer inner bushes perishing

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

o/side wing mirror deteriating

Pass 9 Sep 2011 114,433 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 114,430 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 98,428 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 87,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,000 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,786 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 49,786 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 40,627 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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HF02 NJV is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HF02 NJV, 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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HF02 NJV is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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