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KD02 LMF

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

144,050 mi
Last recorded144,050 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD02 LMF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 144,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 143,311 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 139,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 135,782 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 131,240 miles

Nail in tyre near and offside rear ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 127,008 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 121,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 115,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 108,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 101,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 94,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 88,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 81,997 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 71,525 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 64,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 47,718 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 47,492 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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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KD02 LMF is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KD02 LMF, 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 KD02 LMF registered?

KD02 LMF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is KD02 LMF safe to buy?

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