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HF52 NKP

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,963 mi
Last recorded42,963 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 NKP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 42,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2024 42,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 May 2024 42,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,924 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 42,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 41,463 miles

slight cracks in tyre o/s/r

Fail 28 Apr 2011 41,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,991 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 30,008 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,271 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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HF52 NKP is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HF52 NKP, 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 HF52 NKP registered?

HF52 NKP is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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