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RJ02 UEC

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,901 mi
Last recorded96,901 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 UEC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 96,901 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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))

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under guards fitted to front,centre and rear of car

Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,853 miles

Front suspension components corroding.

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,318 miles

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

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

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

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

UNDERGUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,BOTH SIDES AND REAR

Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,246 miles

UNDERGUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,937 miles

GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT AND BOTH SIDES

HEADLIGHT LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,636 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,040 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,142 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 84,095 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,418 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,182 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,528 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,736 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,885 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,818 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,092 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,885 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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RJ02 UEC is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJ02 UEC, 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 RJ02 UEC registered?

RJ02 UEC is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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