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KJ02 FLR

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

195,516 mi
Last recorded195,516 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 FLR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 195,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 195,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin box missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 183,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 176,414 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 170,995 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 161,743 miles

Front TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL LIFT ONLY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BRAKE CALIPER SLIDER PINS WORN

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL LIFT ONLY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GETTING X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 150,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 2mm marker (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 2mm marker (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 138,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 114,169 miles

Front BRAKES HIGH IMBALANCE

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 92,870 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,259 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,892 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,736 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 58,736 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,902 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,661 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,054 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,401 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,540 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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KJ02 FLR is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KJ02 FLR, 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 KJ02 FLR registered?

KJ02 FLR is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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