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HF02 UMM

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,498 mi
Last recorded163,498 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 UMM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 163,498 miles

chips in windscreen out of zone 'a'

play in o/s/f bottom ball join t to limit at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2016 162,359 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 162,359 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 149,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2014 142,839 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 137,541 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 15 Feb 2012 128,006 miles

engine managment light on

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall and getting flat

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut but not exposing cords

play in bot rear lower viod bushes nearside worst of two rec replacment as will cause premature tyre wear

Fail 18 Feb 2011 119,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 119,469 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 109,267 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 109,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 99,392 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 99,392 miles

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

both rear void bushes at hub end nearside worst of two

offside front tyre out of shape on inner edge

rear bumper dented on offside rear quater

small crack outside zone a in swept area

Pass 20 Feb 2008 88,808 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre balding on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2008 88,808 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2006 64,655 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 64,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

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 UMM is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HF02 UMM, 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 UMM is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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