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LA02 XFO

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,088 mi
Last recorded96,088 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 XFO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 96,088 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 96,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,778 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 84,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,212 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 70,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,099 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

rear wishbone bushes starting to perish

slight play in n/s/r link rod

Pass 6 Nov 2010 58,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,743 miles

drivers front tyre scrubbed heavily on inner edge needs replacement and trackin g c hec ked

rear brake pads on mot limit

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,642 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2007 42,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,986 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

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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LA02 XFO is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green 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 LA02 XFO, 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 LA02 XFO registered?

LA02 XFO is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 March 2002.

Is LA02 XFO safe to buy?

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