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M21 GLS

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,480 mi
Last recorded136,480 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 GLS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 136,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

underbodyand components has signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2020 136,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floorpan holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

underbodyand components has signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,603 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 131,603 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 125,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 120,509 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 119,744 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 114,858 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 109,186 miles

rear sub frame & subframe corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2013 102,218 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 94,960 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,960 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,625 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 85,890 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 78,546 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 70,223 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,852 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 52,193 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 39,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M21 GLS is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M21 GLS, 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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M21 GLS is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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