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WP02 TYY

2002 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,453 mi
Last recorded144,453 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 TYY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 144,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 144,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM REAR BUSH WORN & DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM REAR BUSH WORN & DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 144,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM REAR BUSH WORN & DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM REAR BUSH WORN & DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 141,640 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,435 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 138,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 134,646 miles

Under-tray fitted.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 134,645 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-tray fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 129,183 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 129,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 119,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 112,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 93,956 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 93,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,020 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,143 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 64,137 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,367 miles

front sub frame covered in oil poss oil leak.

near side front brake binding on slightly.

off side front brake binding on slightly.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,073 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,761 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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WP02 TYY is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WP02 TYY, 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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WP02 TYY is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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