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LR02 ZZU

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,925 mi
Last recorded73,925 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 ZZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 73,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 73,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,645 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracked both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

brake discs rusty rear both

Fail 3 Oct 2024 69,642 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracked both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

brake discs rusty rear both

Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps tarnished. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And outer also has cuts in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 63,515 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps tarnished. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And outer also has cuts in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre surface cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL tyres cuts on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,904 miles

Nearside front bumper slight damage and slightly loose.

Signs of dampness on the nearside rear shock

Signs of perishing on both front and nearside rear tyres.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 57,904 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front bumper slight damage and slightly loose.

Signs of dampness on the nearside rear shock

Signs of perishing on both front and nearside rear tyres.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,777 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH rear and offside front tyres cuts on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,692 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,002 miles

both rear brake disc,s surface corrosion

offside front tyre cut outer wall

Pass 14 Feb 2017 48,493 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,415 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,085 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,643 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,029 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 41,029 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,054 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 37,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,786 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,175 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,267 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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LR02 ZZU 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 75%.

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 LR02 ZZU, 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 LR02 ZZU registered?

LR02 ZZU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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