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MX02 UVP

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,902 mi
Last recorded122,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 122,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 122,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 120,883 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 120,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing broken in hub (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 114,662 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 114,656 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 111,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both sills damaged n/s and o/s

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 111,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both sills damaged n/s and o/s

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,928 miles

Brake discs pitted all round

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 84,009 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 80,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 64,783 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 64,783 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 63,449 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,196 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 45,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

n/s front shockabsorber leaking

number plates fitted with velcro over origanal ones

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 UVP is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

MX02 UVP is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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