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VU52 VHN

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,405 mi
Last recorded109,405 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VHN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2014 109,405 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner has slight cut

Pass 6 Feb 2013 95,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,476 miles

DRIVERS WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,094 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,976 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,456 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,173 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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VU52 VHN is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU52 VHN, 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 VU52 VHN registered?

VU52 VHN is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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