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AM02 PVP

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,539 mi
Last recorded140,539 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 PVP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 140,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box flange (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 140,486 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box flange (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 130,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 125,171 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front door mirror glass shows extensive deterioration.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 117,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre shows wear on inner edge

nearside mirror glass has deteriorated

offside and nearside front brake discs show corrosion on inner faces / nearside front brake shows run out/judder

Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,035 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 111,035 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 104,793 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres are nearing advisory criteria

protective covers fitted to underside unable to see certain testable items

Pass 12 Apr 2010 100,360 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2010 100,323 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2009 97,206 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 87,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front tyres feathered and worn unevenly on inner tread shoulders

Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 58,714 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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AM02 PVP is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AM02 PVP, 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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AM02 PVP is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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