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RV52 ERO

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,783 mi
Last recorded134,783 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 ERO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 134,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 130,311 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 125,269 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 122,247 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 118,154 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn outter edge

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

Pass 16 May 2013 113,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 104,822 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 104,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 91,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 81,663 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 69,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,594 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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RV52 ERO is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RV52 ERO, 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 RV52 ERO registered?

RV52 ERO is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RV52 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 ERO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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