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HS51 XRX

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,271 mi
Last recorded123,271 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XRX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 123,271 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 111,527 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 111,494 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 106,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 106,352 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 95,836 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 91,793 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes are split

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 88,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front tie bar bushes split and perrished.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,460 miles

advise both front tie bar bushes split and perrished.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 83,459 miles

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

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

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

advise both front tie bar bushes split and perrished.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,261 miles

advise rear suspension components corroding

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,503 miles

advise both front tyres balding edges and on legal limits

advise both rear brake discs corroded inner edges

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components starting to corrode

advise power steering rack some movement at mounting points and slight fluid weepage

Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,332 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,232 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,326 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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HS51 XRX is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HS51 XRX, 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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HS51 XRX is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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