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HF51 YBZ

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YBZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear of n/s outer door sill but not within a prescribed area

Fail 17 Dec 2018 98,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear of n/s outer door sill but not within a prescribed area

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON WEAR LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads and discs worn low

front/rear tyres - different sizes

Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,098 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 78,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,441 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 72,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,366 miles

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,285 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,095 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 59,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 54,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,931 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,877 miles

both front tyres worn severly at inside edges

Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,583 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,362 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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HF51 YBZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HF51 YBZ, 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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What year was HF51 YBZ registered?

HF51 YBZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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