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SV02 YDD

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 YDD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 94,724 miles

boot area,outer sills & underside of car not checked properly due to covers

metal brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

o/s & n/s bottom arm bushes starting to split(not causing excessive movement)

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/r shocker starting to leak slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2010 94,724 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

boot area,outer sills & underside of car not checked properly due to covers

front brake pads low

metal brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

o/s & n/s bottom arm bushes starting to split(not causing excessive movement)

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/r shocker starting to leak slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,473 miles

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

nearside front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

offside front fog light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2009 56,473 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

offside front fog light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2008 47,424 miles

aux drive belt starting to crack

boot area & underside of car not checked properly due to covers

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake discs wearing & corroding on edges,pads not checked

fuel filler pipes corroding

rear footbrake application slightly uneven

Fail 28 Jun 2008 47,424 miles

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

aux drive belt starting to crack

boot area & underside of car not checked properly due to covers

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake discs wearing & corroding on edges,pads not checked

fuel filler pipes corroding

rear footbrake application slightly uneven

Pass 31 May 2007 41,215 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 41,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.Brake discs wearing †2.o/s/f tyre sidewall cut slightly †3.Boot area not checked proeprly due to boot trim †4.Unable to check underneath of car properly due to covers

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 YDD is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YDD, 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 YDD is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 6 May 2002.

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