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KL52 OFR

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

155,271 mi
Last recorded155,271 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 OFR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 155,271 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 153,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion in nearside outer sill

Pass 7 Mar 2024 150,600 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 141,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Feb 2022 130,658 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 123,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 123,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 123,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Washer bottle leaking

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 122,774 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 122,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 117,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 107,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion around rear of vehicle body,subframe and components.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 107,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion around rear of vehicle body,subframe and components.

Pass 21 Nov 2015 101,542 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,633 miles

both front tyres are badly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,904 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing low on inner tread

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 69,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 69,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiper split

tape on front number plate

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,598 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate deteriorated almost to excess!

Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyre's wearing on inner edges!

clonk from offside front suspension when braking!

rear registration plate deteriorated almost to excess!

squeak from nearside front brakes / suspension when braking!

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,174 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,018 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate!

Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,441 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 24,343 miles

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

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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KL52 OFR is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KL52 OFR, 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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KL52 OFR is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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