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WA02 DFF

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,175 mi
Last recorded60,175 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 DFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 60,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 56,974 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 56,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,915 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 50,404 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,026 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,334 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 44,374 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,194 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,377 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 40,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,384 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,546 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,481 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,913 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,380 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,190 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,019 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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WA02 DFF is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WA02 DFF, 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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WA02 DFF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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