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ML02 OYU

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,312 mi
Last recorded172,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 OYU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 172,312 miles

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

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

Rear rear sills corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 162,118 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 162,108 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 161,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 148,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 138,659 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & Centre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 138,659 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & Centre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 129,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine under trays fitted

nearside front steering rack gaiter slightly oily

slight corrosion emerging on under side of vehicle on rear

Pass 13 Aug 2016 122,333 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 117,906 miles

Centre Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of the seat belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of the seat belt

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 111,827 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,727 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 99,452 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 92,840 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

unable to fully inspect o/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2011 92,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly lipped

unable to fully inspect o/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,553 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 81,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,487 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,379 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,697 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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ML02 OYU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ML02 OYU, 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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ML02 OYU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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