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LV02 BDU

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,287 mi
Last recorded92,287 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 BDU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,528 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 88,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,155 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,121 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,152 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 16 Oct 2013 62,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,084 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 39,729 miles

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

n/s/wiper blabe starting to split

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,272 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 30,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 24,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,101 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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LV02 BDU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LV02 BDU, 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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LV02 BDU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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