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N111 RMS

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

96,337 mi
Last recorded96,337 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 RMS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 93,219 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 93,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,391 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 86,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,588 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 83,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,974 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 79,974 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,399 miles

n/s /r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,876 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 71,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,901 miles

N/S/R tyre showing signs of cracking through age

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 67,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R tyre showing signs of cracking through age

Offside Inner 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)

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,006 miles

windscreen washer jets partially blocked

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 63,006 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,449 miles

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

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

Slight brake bind to N/S/F

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,633 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 52,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,494 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 48,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,910 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 41,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,341 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,520 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 29,474 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,961 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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N111 RMS is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 N111 RMS, 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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N111 RMS is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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