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BJ02 HYU

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,637 mi
Last recorded119,637 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HYU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,637 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 119,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 111,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 106,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 93,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 91,452 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,004 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,045 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,037 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 78,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,926 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 72,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,294 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,398 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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BJ02 HYU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver 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 BJ02 HYU, 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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BJ02 HYU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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