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OE02 XSH

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,635 mi
Last recorded159,635 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 XSH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 159,635 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 155,005 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

rear suspension components and inner sill [both sides] areas have signs of corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 152,629 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 146,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 140,138 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 130,804 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 119,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 114,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear wheel damaged on both inner and outer edges.

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

Offside front wing mirror partially deteriorated

Slight play in both steering rack bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2008 114,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear wheel damaged on both inner and outer edges.

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

Offside front wing mirror partially deteriorated

Slight play in both steering rack bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2007 92,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,762 miles

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

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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OE02 XSH is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OE02 XSH, 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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OE02 XSH is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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