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YP51 SPX

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,401 mi
Last recorded119,401 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 SPX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 119,401 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 113,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,792 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2015 107,792 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2014 103,248 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner side wall cut

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,195 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 98,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2011 87,808 miles

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

Offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2010 83,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 83,280 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 78,094 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,883 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 66,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2006 58,871 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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YP51 SPX is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP51 SPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP51 SPX registered?

YP51 SPX is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is YP51 SPX safe to buy?

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