MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective is not correct shake and is outwith the perametres of the test (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective same as nearside outwith mot perameters (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaitor is loosing oil on lower part (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Interior mirror loose
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Oil leak from engine
Interior mirror loose
Oil leak from engine
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?
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MV02 XCZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MV02 XCZ, 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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MV02 XCZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 March 2002.
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