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WV52 ZFS

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,813 mi
Last recorded141,813 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 ZFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 141,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general patches of underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2013 132,427 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 126,387 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 113,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 26 Oct 2011 113,725 miles

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,600 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,896 miles

Front tyres are showing wear to inner edges of treads.(geometry check advisable).

Rear tyres showing wear to centre section of tread such that manufacturers "low wear indicaters" are clearly visible.

Slight radial wear noted to parking brake lever.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,068 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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WV52 ZFS is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WV52 ZFS, 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 WV52 ZFS registered?

WV52 ZFS is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WV52 ZFS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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