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YA02 ADU

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,355 mi
Last recorded135,355 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 ADU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2018 135,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 119,054 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 119,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,143 miles

undertrays

Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,650 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,858 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 93,951 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

condition of both door mirror glasses

nearside front brake caliper damp

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 93,951 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wiper blades slightly worn

condition of both door mirror glasses

nearside front brake caliper damp

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,867 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,060 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 69,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise-offside rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,046 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 61,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,915 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 50,915 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,995 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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YA02 ADU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YA02 ADU, 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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YA02 ADU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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