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LN51 WRW

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,901 mi
Last recorded105,901 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 WRW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,901 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Nearside & offside wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 105,901 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Nearside & offside wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Wipers deteriorated/smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,668 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 98,666 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not through to cords/plys

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside front & nearside rear tyres worn to 3mm

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,436 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,585 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r lens crack

tail pipe missing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,059 miles

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,441 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,092 miles

N/S/F tyre 2mm on very inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre 1.6mm on very inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering column adjuster

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,928 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 71,130 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 67,774 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 67,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,607 miles

engine light on

Pass 14 Feb 2006 58,470 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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LN51 WRW is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN51 WRW, 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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LN51 WRW is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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