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LO02 ZPF

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,993 mi
Last recorded138,993 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 ZPF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 138,993 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 123,139 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 117,272 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 117,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,821 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 108,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 102,995 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 102,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 93,604 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,389 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,324 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 74,053 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,309 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 72,302 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 60,227 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 60,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,056 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,429 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,098 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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LO02 ZPF is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LO02 ZPF, 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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LO02 ZPF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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