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GL51 WSX

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,712 mi
Last recorded141,712 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 WSX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 141,712 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 141,710 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2013 119,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 131,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 122,794 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 110,700 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 97,293 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,880 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,686 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 53,291 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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GL51 WSX is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GL51 WSX, 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 GL51 WSX registered?

GL51 WSX is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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