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FT02 HYF

2002 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 HYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 82,483 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 81,188 miles

Offside Rear corrosion on rear sill but not weakened

Pass 21 Oct 2023 80,786 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 79,883 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,943 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,217 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 76,048 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 70,927 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 68,067 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,833 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,810 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 58,408 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,440 miles

advise rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 54,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

advise rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,647 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,603 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,866 miles

Offside front tyre and nearside front tyre - wearing on inner edges. Front tracking requires checking/adjusting

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,189 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,669 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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FT02 HYF is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Red 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 FT02 HYF, 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 FT02 HYF registered?

FT02 HYF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FT02 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT02 HYF 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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