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HG02 XLS

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,076 mi
Last recorded75,076 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 XLS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp as condensation in it

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged starting to deteriorated ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 75,075 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub flame front attachment bracket / mounting corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged starting to deteried ()

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

Nearside Rear rear Sub-frame attachment bracket starting to corrod

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to deteried (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 74,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged starting to deteried ()

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

Nearside Rear rear Sub-frame attachment bracket starting to corrod

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to deteried (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,284 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 72,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight seepage of fluid from steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2017 69,686 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 65,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 60,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,582 miles

both front wishbone bushes worn

offside rear shock damp

Pass 1 Jun 2013 55,677 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,833 miles

both front wishbones starting to seperate

offside rear shock damp

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,258 miles

nearside front wishbone starting to seperate

offside front tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,175 miles

both nearside wheels damaged

chip in windscreen

front brake pads low

nearside wishbone starting to seperate

Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 38,676 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 34,292 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,061 miles

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

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

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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HG02 XLS is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG02 XLS, 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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HG02 XLS is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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