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DA02 ARF

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,811 mi
Last recorded149,811 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 ARF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 149,811 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 149,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 138,210 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has split on inner and outer walls.

Fail 6 Nov 2010 138,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has split on inner and outer walls.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 123,583 miles

offside front tyre nail /oil cap / nearside rear hub slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2009 110,801 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,491 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 73,901 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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DA02 ARF is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA02 ARF, 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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DA02 ARF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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