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EN51 USP

2002 Lexus IS300

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,805 mi
Last recorded85,805 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 USP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 85,805 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 79,300 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 71,508 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 71,508 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 68,800 miles

Front tyres starting to slightly wear on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 68,799 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres starting to slightly wear on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 65,905 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,142 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on edges. NS front and rear tyres going bald on inner edge

Bodywork?

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,108 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,860 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,849 miles

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

The front tyres are feathering on the edges.

The handbrake is high.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,745 miles

The handbrake is high.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 41,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,184 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,917 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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EN51 USP is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN51 USP, 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 EN51 USP registered?

EN51 USP is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is EN51 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 USP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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