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EM52 LEX

2002 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,721 mi
Last recorded99,721 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM52 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,721 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 99,717 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,775 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 95,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,793 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,187 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,961 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,847 miles

offside front tyre inner wall slightly perished.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,477 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 46,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,825 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 38,071 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 38,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 30,782 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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EM52 LEX is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Beige 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 EM52 LEX, 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 EM52 LEX registered?

EM52 LEX is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is EM52 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM52 LEX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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