MOT Status
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126,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear outer sill panel corroding
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake leaver travel too high but can be satisfactory operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear subframe surface rust
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm ball join bolts are loose both. causing excessive play on the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake leaver travel too high but can be satisfactory operated (1.1.6 (d))
TRC light on
VSC lights on
headlamp levelling light on
Front both sides, suspension bushes deteriorating
Front brake disc pitted
Nearside Front tyre wearing at inner edge
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear rear sill panels slightly corroding,
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative BROKEN OFF CHASSIS AND NOT CONNECED. (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
REQS FRONT SHOCKABSORERS ADJUSTING HIGHER
UNDER SIDE OF CAR CORRODED
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability stability switch bracket broken away from sub frame plus switch seized (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge size 215/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDER SIDE OF CAR CORRODED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing bold at edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing bold at edges (5.2.3 (e))
all shock absorber slightly damp
n/s/f tyre slightly wearing at outer edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
all shock absorber slightly damp
n/s/f tyre slightly wearing at outer edge
Nearside Rear electronic load sensor valve insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake discs distorted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?
Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L30 JRE is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 L30 JRE, 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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L30 JRE is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 February 2002.
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