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GN02 DDK

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,959 mi
Last recorded157,959 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 DDK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 157,959 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 153,638 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 148,057 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 144,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 4 Jun 2021 142,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 141,513 miles

slight surface corrosion on brake discs and under body due to lack of use

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 13 Dec 2018 141,509 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 137,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 132,512 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 132,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 127,463 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 127,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2014 122,724 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,777 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 117,773 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 112,828 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 106,778 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 106,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 98,855 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 87,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 87,318 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,788 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,098 miles

front number plate cracked.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,217 miles

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

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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GN02 DDK is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GN02 DDK, 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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GN02 DDK is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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