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DV02 VKH

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,686 mi
Last recorded157,686 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 VKH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 157,686 miles

After market exhaust silencer fitted, and now the noise has increased from manufacture spec

After market steering wheel fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch and inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch and inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 144,922 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 132,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number 0 a bit faded (0.1 (b))

Front tyres rims 7.5 but road wheels rims 9

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pad holding pin split pin missing

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low close to going to cords ? but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass half faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside number plate light trim cracked a bit of light showing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

alloy wheel to hub spacers missing ? not centre caps on wheels

both headlamp lens faded nearside beam pattern just see

factory fitted covers

Fail 5 Jan 2021 132,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear sub-frame mounting can see inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached pin missing / broken off bracket bent a lot (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number 0 a bit faded (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pad holding pin split pin missing

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low close to going to cords ? but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass half faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside number plate light trim cracked a bit of light showing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

all tyres rim size 7. 5 but wheel rims 9 ?

alloy wheel to hub spacers missing ? not centre caps on wheels

both headlamp lens faded nearside beam pattern just see

factory fitted covers

Pass 4 Jan 2020 122,681 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components front to rear

Pass 2 Jan 2019 121,069 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,177 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases rear

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,525 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,479 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 99,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 83,100 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,403 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,740 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 51,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 41,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,464 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 36,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,418 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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DV02 VKH is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DV02 VKH, 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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DV02 VKH is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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