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2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,449 mi
Last recorded118,449 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 118,449 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited vision. unable to inspect fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear surface corrosion on underside. mainly rear components

Pass 4 Jan 2021 111,749 miles

underside corrosion present

Fail 23 Dec 2020 111,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion present

Pass 5 Dec 2019 109,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in places to underside of vehicle, mainly at the rear

Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,916 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 106,908 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 104,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight brake bind O/S/F

Fail 11 Dec 2017 104,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

slight brake bind O/S/F

Pass 9 Dec 2016 101,211 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 101,210 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 98,365 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,120 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,383 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 87,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,542 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,107 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,569 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 67,578 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,168 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 56,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,968 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,337 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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LE02 VXW is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LE02 VXW, 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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LE02 VXW is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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