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BV02 HSJ

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,604 mi
Last recorded80,604 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 HSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,604 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,548 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 70,680 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 67,152 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 67,152 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,611 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,481 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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BV02 HSJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BV02 HSJ, 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 BV02 HSJ registered?

BV02 HSJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 March 2002.

Is BV02 HSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 HSJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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