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FL52 FOF

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,254 mi
Last recorded71,254 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 FOF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 71,254 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 68,521 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 67,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 59,523 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm tread 225x45x17

slight fluctuation to rear when brake applied

wear to rear tyres on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 4 Nov 2020 51,711 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 51,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 47,039 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 46,912 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 42,877 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 42,799 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 May 2018 42,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 41,182 miles

All four tyres perished.

Nearside washer jet poor. (one out of three working)

Pass 17 May 2016 38,877 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 34,022 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 33,520 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 33,164 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,434 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,424 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,871 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,958 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2007 24,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 20,068 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 20,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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FL52 FOF is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FL52 FOF, 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 FL52 FOF registered?

FL52 FOF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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