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WA02 OWJ

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,995 mi
Last recorded138,995 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 138,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 132,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 132,809 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 131,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 124,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 124,933 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,357 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not excessively

Pass 12 Mar 2018 112,911 miles

both rear sills corroded but not excessive yet

Fail 12 Mar 2018 112,909 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear sills corroded but not excessive yet

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,514 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 107,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,441 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,974 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 74,168 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,968 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,822 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,713 miles

front no plate cracked

front tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2009 56,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate cracked

front tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,877 miles

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

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 OWJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WA02 OWJ, 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 OWJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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