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KC02 WUW

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,205 mi
Last recorded105,205 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 WUW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,205 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 105,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,592 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,895 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 89,895 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,520 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 72,520 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,166 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 62,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 54,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,549 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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KC02 WUW is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KC02 WUW, 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 KC02 WUW registered?

KC02 WUW is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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