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L300 SPX

2002 Lexus IS300

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,833 mi
Last recorded121,833 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 SPX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 121,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 110,062 miles

under engine & body tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,160 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,170 miles

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

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

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

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

STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fail 5 Jul 2016 98,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,663 miles

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2014 84,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,368 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 77,367 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre no cords showing

cut in o/s/f tyre no cords showing

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,734 miles

slight bind os front wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,878 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,784 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,827 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 61,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,142 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW - JUST ABOVE BREAKER BAR

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,659 miles

both front tyre edges wearing

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,605 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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L300 SPX is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Yellow 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 L300 SPX, 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 L300 SPX registered?

L300 SPX is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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