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LK02 YTA

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

280,437 mi
Last recorded280,437 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 YTA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 280,437 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion nearside rear inner arch

nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded

offside rear inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 5 May 2025 279,190 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 279,190 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 272,289 miles

Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 259,881 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 243,000 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 224,070 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 224,070 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 213,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 208,144 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 192,586 miles

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 185,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced on limits (1.7.5a)

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

engine bay covers fitted.

engine management warning lamp on.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 175,092 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers fitted.

engine management warning lamp on.

vehicles under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 175,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers fitted.

engine management warning lamp on.

vehicles under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 166,490 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 156,686 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn close to limit

o/s/f lower arm rear bush age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to rear brake disc

Pass 19 Apr 2013 142,492 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine light on

Fail 13 Apr 2013 141,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine light on

Pass 20 Apr 2012 123,883 miles

Eml on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 20 Apr 2012 123,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Eml on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2011 115,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to suspension components

eml on

osf tyre wall damaged

rear no.plate slightly loose

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2011 115,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to suspension components

eml on

osf tyre wall damaged

rear no.plate slightly loose

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 105,809 miles

see advisory sheet 473102610158

Fail 22 Apr 2010 105,809 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

age cracking and de-bonding on both front lower arm inner bushes

eml light on

some corrosion on suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2009 94,207 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 77,763 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both no. plates poor

front and rear tyres different sizes

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2008 77,763 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted

front and rear tyres different sizes

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both no. plates poor

Pass 28 Feb 2007 67,255 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,233 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 54,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both number plates de-laminating

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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LK02 YTA is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK02 YTA, 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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LK02 YTA is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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