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SM52 HHR

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,047 mi
Last recorded25,047 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 HHR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,040 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,244 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 16,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut (not showing cord).

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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SM52 HHR is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM52 HHR, 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 SM52 HHR registered?

SM52 HHR is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is SM52 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 HHR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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