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LO51 NJN

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,086 mi
Last recorded113,086 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 NJN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 113,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 103,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 97,304 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 97,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 81,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 81,896 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 66,612 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 63,496 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,355 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 61,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,132 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,706 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,690 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,421 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,884 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,399 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,116 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)

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,112 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,036 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,039 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 15,900 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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LO51 NJN is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LO51 NJN, 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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LO51 NJN is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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