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LC02 ERO

2002 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,023 mi
Last recorded177,023 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 ERO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 177,023 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 163,072 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 151,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 142,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 142,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 135,009 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 121,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,116 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 83,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs heavily lipped.

front brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL/TRACKING CHECK.

offside rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 12 May 2011 72,235 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 72,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 62,376 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 62,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,235 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,624 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,476 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,198 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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LC02 ERO is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LC02 ERO, 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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LC02 ERO is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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