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V555 MAB

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,396 mi
Last recorded163,396 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV555 MAB
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 163,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 142,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,114 miles

Front bumper loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 129,114 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,896 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 117,896 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 104,036 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 104,036 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,839 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,166 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,164 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,770 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,503 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front disc`s worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,214 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,038 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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V555 MAB is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V555 MAB, 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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V555 MAB is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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