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P666 NYE

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,996 mi
Last recorded174,996 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 NYE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 174,996 miles

Can not check rear seat belts

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 173,520 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 173,520 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 165,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 164,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system is in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall is damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight leak from both suspension struts

Pass 19 Jan 2019 160,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 156,528 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

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

both front mac pherson struts are leaking

low tread on the inner edge of the offside front tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2018 156,525 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

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

both front mac pherson struts are leaking

low tread on the inner edge of the offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2017 147,438 miles

EM lamp on

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge .. outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on most rear suspension components and rear brake inner covers

Pass 8 Jan 2016 142,811 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 142,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 6 Jan 2015 138,587 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear level sensor mount worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 128,587 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 119,686 miles

Eml on

Offside front side light dim

Fail 29 Jun 2012 119,686 miles

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

Offside front side light dim

Eml on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 111,531 miles

Front brake pads worn very low

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2011 111,531 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads worn very low

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Spare wheel in boot insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,627 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 89,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,788 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,832 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 31,417 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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P666 NYE is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green 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 P666 NYE, 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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P666 NYE is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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