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ET02 EHL

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,725 mi
Last recorded136,725 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 EHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 136,725 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 136,724 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 114,679 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 12 Mar 2012 91,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2011 83,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,542 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 65,400 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,400 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 61,987 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

FRONT BRAKES HAVE GREASE AROUND PISTONS

Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,918 miles

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 30 Mar 2006 49,252 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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ET02 EHL is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET02 EHL, 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 ET02 EHL registered?

ET02 EHL is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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