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WF02 KVE

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,670 mi
Last recorded159,670 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 KVE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 159,670 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 151,373 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 136,528 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 136,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 125,608 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 114,943 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 114,943 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 107,634 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 97,771 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 86,948 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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WF02 KVE is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF02 KVE, 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 WF02 KVE registered?

WF02 KVE is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is WF02 KVE safe to buy?

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