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MX02 RWN

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,937 mi
Last recorded104,937 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 RWN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 104,937 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 104,937 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 85,095 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 85,095 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 83,539 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 79,893 miles

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

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

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,616 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 70,177 miles

front discs and pads getting low

n/s washer jet partially blocked.

o/s/r brake disc inner face heavily corroded.

slight oil misting to both front, lower ball joint boots.

slight play in both rear hub carrier lower joints.

surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill.

Fail 22 May 2013 70,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs and pads getting low

n/s washer jet partially blocked.

o/s/r brake disc inner face heavily corroded.

slight oil misting to both front, lower ball joint boots.

slight play in both rear hub carrier lower joints.

surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,447 miles

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

offside front tyre smooth on inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,452 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 55,713 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 55,713 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,485 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,528 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,090 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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MX02 RWN 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 73.7%.

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 MX02 RWN, 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 MX02 RWN registered?

MX02 RWN is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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