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DE52 DXH

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,794 mi
Last recorded129,794 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DXH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 129,794 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 124,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 121,715 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides. (1.7.5a)

Front Wipers beginning to deteriorate but still clear screen effectively.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 117,029 miles

Engine Management Light on.

Fail 3 Nov 2016 116,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing upper lower arm split pin missing. (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine Management Light on.

Rear Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 113,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 113,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,296 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 107,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S wiper starting to split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 104,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2011 100,569 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 100,569 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 95,588 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 90,458 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 82,780 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 74,512 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 66,149 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 51,517 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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DE52 DXH is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE52 DXH, 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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DE52 DXH is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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