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RA51 CPU

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

198,181 mi
Last recorded198,181 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 198,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2024 197,779 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2023 194,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 189,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 188,190 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2020 185,382 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 180,001 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 174,485 miles

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

Pass 20 Jan 2017 170,692 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 164,901 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 159,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 155,315 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 150,236 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 144,469 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes not seen under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2011 144,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear metal brake pipes not seen under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2010 137,513 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 126,376 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 126,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 114,687 miles

front outrigger arm bushes split

front pads wearing thin

condensation at n/s headlamp

corrosion at rear discs

Pass 4 Jun 2007 109,038 miles

Both front tyres worn & bald inner edges.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 90,459 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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RA51 CPU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RA51 CPU, 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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RA51 CPU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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