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LX02 FGA

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,947 mi
Last recorded150,947 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 FGA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 150,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,922 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

repairs to os & ns outer sills.

under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 143,917 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 140,222 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 134,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

repair to os outer sill. ns outer sill corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 123,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 123,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm , curved shaped one rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 111,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2014 98,248 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 May 2014 98,241 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2013 89,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 72,829 miles

all brake discs have slight wear

under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2010 61,368 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing oninner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,131 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 48,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,354 miles

Child seat fitted nsr

Fluctuation on rear brakes.

Nsf tyre low on outer edge.

Undertray fitted.

oSF Tyre low on inner edge.

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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LX02 FGA is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX02 FGA, 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 LX02 FGA registered?

LX02 FGA is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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