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HJ02 GNV

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,638 mi
Last recorded113,638 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 GNV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 113,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,002 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 107,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,381 miles

engine mangerment light on

Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,626 miles

Engine management lights on.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 87,626 miles

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

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

Engine management lights on.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,050 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 72,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,018 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,091 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,397 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,514 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 86,645 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 52,703 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,768 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,308 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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HJ02 GNV 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 77.8%.

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 HJ02 GNV, 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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HJ02 GNV is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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