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YG02 LUS

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,725 mi
Last recorded146,725 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 LUS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 146,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint advise replacement before further deterioration (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre, deep cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint advise replacement before further deterioration (2.4.G.2)

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

both nearside front and offside headlights have poor beam image

Fail 24 Jun 2016 146,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint advise replacement before further deterioration (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre, deep cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint advise replacement before further deterioration (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both nearside front and offside headlights have poor beam image

Pass 6 Jul 2015 126,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 107,551 miles

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

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

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

alternator belt slightly perished

Fail 9 Jul 2014 107,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

alternator belt slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,391 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,862 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in both track rods

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2012 84,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight play in both track rods

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,297 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 79,297 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,961 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

unable to get a view of rear pads

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,722 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 657,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2007 49,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,529 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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YG02 LUS is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG02 LUS, 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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YG02 LUS is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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