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GY02 RZJ

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

90,537 mi
Last recorded90,537 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 RZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,537 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 77,439 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 75,905 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,786 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,439 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,235 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,531 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,623 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 58,623 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit and perrishing

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,661 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,401 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,668 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,832 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,210 miles

Note that all tyres are wearing on the inner edges - not yet a problem.

Pass 30 May 2006 18,423 miles

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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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GY02 RZJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GY02 RZJ, 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 GY02 RZJ registered?

GY02 RZJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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