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EN02 HXT

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,895 mi
Last recorded110,895 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 HXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 110,895 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2022 117,631 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 113,446 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 113,446 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 108,543 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 108,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,374 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 96,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 90,316 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 90,316 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 12 Mar 2016 84,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 77,871 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,081 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 65,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,171 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 58,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,402 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,530 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,319 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 35,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,584 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,568 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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EN02 HXT is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EN02 HXT, 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 EN02 HXT registered?

EN02 HXT is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is EN02 HXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN02 HXT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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