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AU02 AOY

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

170,114 mi
Last recorded170,114 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 AOY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 170,114 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 156,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 154,970 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 154,969 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 153,588 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 153,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 151,070 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive

Fail 19 Mar 2020 151,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive

Pass 3 Apr 2019 143,554 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear indicators.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 131,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,939 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 118,937 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 118,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,555 miles

Nearside Front caster arm bush getting soft

Nearside Rear Lower arm bush has slight play

Offside Front caster arm bush getting soft

Offside Rear Lower arm bush has slight play

windscreen has a small chip

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,639 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 96,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 96,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SRS malfunction indicator lamp does not illuminate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear seats unfolded prior to test

Fail 13 Jan 2014 84,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

SRS malfunction indicator lamp does not illuminate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear seats unfolded prior to test

Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,552 miles

o/s/r shock misting.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 77,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r shock misting.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 71,108 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 61,554 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,583 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,006 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2008 38,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,385 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,607 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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AU02 AOY is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AU02 AOY, 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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AU02 AOY is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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