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YY02 NGN

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,278 mi
Last recorded98,278 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 NGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 98,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 85,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake cable outer broken

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 85,227 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake cable outer broken

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,346 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 78,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,440 miles

n/s & o/s rear wheel inner bead rims slightly distorted

slight bind & squeak o/s front brake

Fail 19 Jun 2014 73,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

slight bind & squeak o/s front brake

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,130 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 61,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 61,801 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

n/s/r tyre centre treads 3mm. in places.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 57,009 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre centre treads 3mm. in places.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,902 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

n/s/front and n/s/rear wheels inner rims bent and are BORDER LINE

n/s/rear light unit cracked

n/s/rear seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2010 51,901 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

n/s/front and n/s/rear wheels inner rims bent and are BORDER LINE

n/s/rear light unit cracked

n/s/rear seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,365 miles

near side rear tyre outer side wall split slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2009 46,365 miles

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

near side rear tyre outer side wall split slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,720 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,028 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 22,388 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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YY02 NGN is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YY02 NGN, 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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YY02 NGN is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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