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S3 XLU

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 XLU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 87,096 miles

Front Different sizes fitted on same axle

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 79,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 72,711 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge MONITOR

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,251 miles

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

front 0/s n/s discs worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/b/pipes GREASED/tank straps rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty metal ends/n.s w/blade torn last inch/rear no.plate disc/all 4 tyres worn edges MONITOR

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,601 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front 0/s n/s discs worn/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank/straps rusty/front/rear struts 0/s n/s rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/rack oily/noisy moving in rubber mounts MONITOR/rear no.plate disc/

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,431 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 41,431 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,913 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,969 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 31,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brakes sticky causing slight bind.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,114 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,858 miles

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

Front Number Plate cracked

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,812 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE(outwith central 3/4 of tread area)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 14,364 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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S3 XLU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S3 XLU, 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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S3 XLU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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