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SK51 FKC

2002 Lexus IS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,222 mi
Last recorded97,222 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 FKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 97,222 miles

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Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 May 2023 95,379 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 95,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 91,069 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 91,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,694 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 87,689 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,916 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 84,911 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,994 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 81,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,666 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,233 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 18 Jun 2013 62,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,681 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,371 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,248 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,013 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 34,013 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,388 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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SK51 FKC is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK51 FKC, 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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SK51 FKC is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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