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EA02 BBK

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,704 mi
Last recorded75,704 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 BBK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 75,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,262 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,647 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,970 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 67,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering gaiter clip loose.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,452 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,733 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,593 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 52,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,391 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp starting to cloud up.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 43,225 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,163 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,187 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,725 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,479 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,734 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,616 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 16,516 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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EA02 BBK is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EA02 BBK, 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 EA02 BBK registered?

EA02 BBK is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is EA02 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 BBK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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