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LC02 ESU

2002 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,249 mi
Last recorded104,249 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 ESU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 104,249 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 104,249 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 79,776 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,211 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,422 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 66,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,239 miles

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

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

cracks in O/S/F tyre

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 ESU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LC02 ESU, 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 LC02 ESU registered?

LC02 ESU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is LC02 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 ESU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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