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K50 GPP

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,803 mi
Last recorded161,803 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 GPP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 161,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake long travel

Fail 20 Nov 2023 161,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake long travel

Pass 8 Nov 2022 153,405 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 146,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 146,776 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam goes off when left on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front unable to test wheel bearing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 141,742 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 141,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 130,971 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 128,409 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Covers Fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 128,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Covers Fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,220 miles

Covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre Deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 124,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre Deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,904 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 111,189 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 111,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Slight blow from catalytic converter

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 12 Mar 2014 106,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,532 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,639 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 100,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,175 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,409 miles

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

both front tyres are void of tread on inside edges

Fail 29 Nov 2010 84,409 miles

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

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

both front tyres are void of tread on inside edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 73,957 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,878 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 55,856 miles

n/s/ rear void of tread on edge

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,609 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 43,609 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2005 32,373 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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K50 GPP is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 K50 GPP, 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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K50 GPP is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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