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LL51 MSY

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

115,400 mi
Last recorded115,400 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 MSY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 115,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 114,247 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 113,019 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 111,291 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 110,054 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,811 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 108,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 105,095 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,024 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,392 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 93,392 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,263 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,765 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,866 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,640 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,759 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,531 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 50,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 50,529 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,135 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 30,103 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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LL51 MSY 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 LL51 MSY, 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 LL51 MSY registered?

LL51 MSY is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is LL51 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 MSY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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