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OV52 UFP

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,931 mi
Last recorded118,931 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 UFP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 118,931 miles

Rear Suspension components + underbody corroded

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

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 4 Feb 2025 118,929 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components + underbody corroded

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

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Jan 2021 115,683 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 115,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 109,989 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 91,355 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt In n/s/r and o/s/r. ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On both n/s and o/s tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 91,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt In n/s/r and o/s/r. ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On both n/s and o/s tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 70,986 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,714 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre cut in outer side wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,480 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,175 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,829 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,057 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,815 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,644 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside close to cords

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,604 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 41,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,038 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,808 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 21,297 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 21,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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OV52 UFP is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OV52 UFP, 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 OV52 UFP registered?

OV52 UFP is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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The MOT history for OV52 UFP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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