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BV02 FNX

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,182 mi
Last recorded191,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FNX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 191,182 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 179,658 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nsr shocker leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2017 170,567 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 170,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 156,143 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Fail 15 Jul 2016 156,143 miles

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

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 18 Jul 2015 137,421 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 137,421 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 121,958 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 112,965 miles

rear pad thickness not visable

Fail 9 Oct 2013 112,957 miles

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

rear pad thickness not visable

Pass 11 Sep 2012 106,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Uneven Wear Offside Front Tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2010 79,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,472 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 78,521 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 78,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 65,318 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 57,522 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BV02 FNX is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV02 FNX, 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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BV02 FNX is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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