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EA51 ANU

2002 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,006 mi
Last recorded97,006 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ANU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 97,006 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,184 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion around front and rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Marked on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Marked on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and cracked also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded, bushes showing signs of age (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front rim buckled

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,605 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 75,577 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,532 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,949 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,000 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 43,209 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 43,209 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,544 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 39,544 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,713 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,880 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,918 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,264 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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EA51 ANU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Red 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 EA51 ANU, 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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EA51 ANU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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