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RN02 OUM

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,686 mi
Last recorded128,686 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 OUM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 128,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 116,642 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front to rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 111,056 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT FLEXYS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUB BOTTOM BUSHES

Fail 30 Mar 2017 111,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE/SILENCER (7.1.2)

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGES

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT FLEXYS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUB BOTTOM BUSHES

Pass 25 Mar 2016 105,818 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXYS CORRODING

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 105,819 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXYS CORRODING

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,433 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres have cracks on inner sidewalls but not exposing cords

Fail 20 Mar 2015 100,433 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have cracks on inner sidewalls but not exposing cords

Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,538 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 94,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,360 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 83,360 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,272 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 75,272 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 67,671 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,800 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,848 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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RN02 OUM is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RN02 OUM, 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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RN02 OUM is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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