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LY02 WUP

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,849 mi
Last recorded131,849 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 WUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 131,849 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 131,849 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 130,553 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 127,289 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 127,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 125,688 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel flap lever missing

steering rack gaitors oily

Fail 8 Feb 2018 125,688 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel flap lever missing

steering rack gaitors oily

Fail 18 Jan 2018 125,658 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering locking device missing both track rod ends (2.2.C.1g)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel flap lever missing

steering rack gaitors oily

Pass 25 Jan 2017 124,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,136 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 115,025 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)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 115,022 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 110,292 miles

NSR TYRE ON LIMIT (225/45/17)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 104,415 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 104,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 100,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,153 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 96,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,906 miles

slight leak n/s/r shock

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,787 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 58,787 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing badly

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,909 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 28,651 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 28,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LY02 WUP is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LY02 WUP, 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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LY02 WUP is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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