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BJ02 YMU

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,079 mi
Last recorded113,079 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YMU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 113,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,941 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,668 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre cracked within tread blocks

Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,066 miles

rear brake discs scored & corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011 61,066 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake discs scored & corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,206 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,469 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,321 miles

Cut on side wall of nearside rear tyre (not down to fabric)

Unable to check rear lap belt catch properly (due to buckle under seat)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,779 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 YMU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YMU, 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 BJ02 YMU registered?

BJ02 YMU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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