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SV02 NSJ

2002 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,819 mi
Last recorded117,819 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 NSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 117,819 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 117,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 109,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 108,474 miles

Corrosion underside

Harsh corrosion to nearside rear stabilizer arm

Harsh corrosion to offside rear stabilizer arm

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 108,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Corrosion underside

Harsh corrosion to nearside rear stabilizer arm

Harsh corrosion to offside rear stabilizer arm

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,453 miles

Nearside Rear subframe to body bracket severely corroded

Offside Rear subframe to body bracket severely corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 101,332 miles

Headlight Lenses Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake Slightly Binding

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body To Subframe Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe To Body Bracket Badly Corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,225 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,681 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,830 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,824 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,436 miles

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

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

nearside wing mirror deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2012 75,387 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside wing mirror deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,437 miles

n/s mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2011 70,437 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s mirror glass deteriorated

o/s/r brake disc pitted to excess outer face

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,650 miles

n/s door mirror glass slightley deteriorated

o/s/r brake disc pitted outer face

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,291 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2009 60,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,853 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,453 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 47,453 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 47,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,878 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 37,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SV02 NSJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SV02 NSJ, 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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SV02 NSJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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