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BK02 DWP

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,850 mi
Last recorded93,850 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 DWP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,850 miles

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

non standard suspension fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,079 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 92,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake pad retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,439 miles

nearside front shock has light misting of oil

Fail 19 Sep 2017 86,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside front shock has light misting of oil

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,682 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 80,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,569 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,153 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 57,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,270 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 42,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,988 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,954 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,628 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 36,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008
Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,602 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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BK02 DWP is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK02 DWP, 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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BK02 DWP is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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