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LK52 UYF

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,422 mi
Last recorded183,422 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 UYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 183,422 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 179,628 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 170,569 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 166,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 157,155 miles

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

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

Signs of body corrosion.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 157,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Signs of body corrosion.

Pass 24 May 2018 146,396 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 146,396 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 137,862 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre seriously wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 137,862 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre seriously wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 130,864 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 130,864 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 124,822 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 118,550 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2013 109,927 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 103,869 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 103,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,048 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 96,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,095 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 85,055 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 May 2009 72,839 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,632 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 47,707 miles

rear n/s tyre wearing low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,201 miles

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

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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LK52 UYF 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 72%.

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 LK52 UYF, 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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LK52 UYF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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