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RG51 HZP

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,932 mi
Last recorded146,932 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 HZP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 146,932 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 136,782 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 136,782 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 125,548 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 110,248 miles

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

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

engine/trc off/vsc lights are on

Fail 21 May 2015 109,830 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

engine/trc off/vsc lights are on

Pass 14 May 2014 91,876 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edge

lights that are on dash are tcr off/vsc/engine/ect power

n/s/r tyre has cuts and low on tread

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,825 miles

alternator belt cracked

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre perished on tread

Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,825 miles

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

alternator belt cracked

nearside rear tyre perished on tread

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre perished on tread

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,716 miles

engine light on.trc light on.vsc light on.both front tyres wearing on both edges.cracks in n/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 1 May 2010 38,917 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 38,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,450 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges

wheels been kerbed

Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,654 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 30,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/rear tyre close to wear bands.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 25,517 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge required soon †wheels been curbed †n/s/f tyre wear ing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2006 16,874 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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RG51 HZP is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RG51 HZP, 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 RG51 HZP registered?

RG51 HZP is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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