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F9 NNT

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,269 mi
Last recorded139,269 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 NNT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 139,269 miles

Light underbody corrosion

Vehicle lowered

Pass 19 Jun 2024 137,722 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unbody light corrosion

vehicle lowered

Pass 15 May 2019 133,792 miles

Both front tyres have wear to inner edges

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened All suspension modified/lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust back box modified

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear differential unit modified

Stretch tyres fitted to wheels

Wheel spacers fitted to front wheels

Pass 12 May 2018 123,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 115,022 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 112,153 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to split inside wall

Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,028 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 109,976 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 109,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 108,188 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 105,682 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 102,633 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack mounts soft causing rack to move slightly

Fail 6 May 2011 102,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack mounts soft causing rack to move slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2010 94,913 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 94,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

tracking

Pass 20 Nov 2008 76,626 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 74,765 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 70,492 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 70,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 58,115 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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F9 NNT is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F9 NNT, 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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F9 NNT is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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