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GY02 YOM

2002 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

138,686 mi
Last recorded138,686 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 YOM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 138,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 135,344 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 131,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 127,894 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,817 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,156 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 123,156 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,772 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 114,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,133 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 109,133 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 103,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 98,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 91,603 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 85,277 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 79,447 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 75,376 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 74,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,229 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 74,229 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 74,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cant see the front inner pads

cant see the rear pads

chip in the screen outside the swept area

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,784 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Underbody Panels fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

small chips in the screen

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,519 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to baby seat

Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,638 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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GY02 YOM is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YOM, 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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GY02 YOM is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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