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MX02 RWZ

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,248 mi
Last recorded173,248 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 RWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 173,248 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 164,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 159,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 157,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S front antiroll bar link boot perished

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2018 153,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 149,528 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 144,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 138,397 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 134,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2014 134,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 131,176 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 127,603 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 127,603 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 123,515 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 117,398 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Jun 2010 117,396 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2009 110,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake application uneven.

Fail 28 May 2009 110,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake application uneven.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 89,727 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 89,701 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake Pad contaminated with brake fluid

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,289 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 53,196 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight wear on edges of nearside front tyre

various components under vehicle corroding at rear

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 RWZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MX02 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

MX02 RWZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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