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MK02 DVJ

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,112 mi
Last recorded158,112 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 DVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 158,112 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 156,124 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 150,173 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 140,466 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition but readable

n/s/f door mirror starting to delaminate

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Jul 2013 132,951 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 117,408 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,614 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,674 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 90,678 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 83,440 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 83,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,496 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,520 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 54,199 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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MK02 DVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MK02 DVJ, 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 MK02 DVJ registered?

MK02 DVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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