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GV02 LPP

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,601 mi
Last recorded113,601 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 LPP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 113,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

central front lower rear gear box mounting plate is modified

corrosion on both rear chassis legs and inner sills near side and off side rear

unable to check outer sills for corrosion due to plastic side skirts

Pass 18 Jul 2024 111,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 108,222 miles

Central Front Lower rear gearbox mount plate modified (action recommended)

Central Rear Lower rear subframe and suspension parts showing slight surface corrosion

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 105,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,649 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe bolt washer corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 93,649 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe bolt washer corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,956 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all front lower steering/suspension and brake components corroded

all rear lower suspension and brake components corroded

inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

nearside rear tyre pressure looks low

Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,783 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,119 miles

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

battery loose

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,570 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,642 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,924 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer tread

offside front tyre worn inner tread

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,976 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,155 miles

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,966 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 53,966 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,466 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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GV02 LPP is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GV02 LPP, 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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GV02 LPP is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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