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MK52 PYL

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,154 mi
Last recorded118,154 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 PYL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 118,154 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 109,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 106,775 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 106,775 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 104,511 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,527 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 99,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 94,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 94,560 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 10 Mar 2018 91,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,054 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,155 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 77,112 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 77,112 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 73,583 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 70,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,171 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,389 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,793 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,736 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,811 miles

advance cuts to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

full underside both trays fitted at time of test

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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MK52 PYL is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK52 PYL, 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 MK52 PYL registered?

MK52 PYL is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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