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RE52 HSN

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,014 mi
Last recorded142,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 HSN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 142,014 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2022 142,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 121,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 112,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 109,098 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 106,982 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 106,978 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 99,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 92,254 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 88,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,186 miles

brake discs distorted

rear antirollbar corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2014 84,186 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake discs distorted

rear antirollbar corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2013 77,584 miles

rear pads close to limit

Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,881 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 69,881 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,448 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,350 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,063 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,818 miles

Front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,777 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,893 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 33,445 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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RE52 HSN is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RE52 HSN, 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 RE52 HSN registered?

RE52 HSN is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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