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YF51 WZT

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,195 mi
Last recorded130,195 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 WZT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 130,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 125,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner tyre tread wearing

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 125,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner tyre tread wearing

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 119,475 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 114,236 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 110,573 miles

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

both front tyres walls cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2010 98,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 98,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 83,155 miles

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

all other tyres on approx 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 76,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,331 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 64,374 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 64,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YF51 WZT is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF51 WZT, 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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YF51 WZT is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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