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AP02 YXF

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,854 mi
Last recorded171,854 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YXF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 171,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 153,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has small cheap (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 153,028 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has small cheap (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,100 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 110,819 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 83,767 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 83,767 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 60,372 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 58,684 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,684 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,233 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 53,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,384 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,505 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,622 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 12,232 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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AP02 YXF is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP02 YXF, 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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What year was AP02 YXF registered?

AP02 YXF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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