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LN02 UBY

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,655 mi
Last recorded100,655 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 UBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 100,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

23 YR OLD//,MILES ETC ETC,,ABNORMAL NOISE ENG !!!-CAUTION

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 99,600 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 94,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 84,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 84,114 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 83,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 82,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,004 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 74,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,628 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,927 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,970 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,956 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 42,956 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,658 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 34,120 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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LN02 UBY is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LN02 UBY, 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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LN02 UBY is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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