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RF02 TKN

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,123 mi
Last recorded149,123 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 TKN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 149,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 143,260 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 143,245 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 138,975 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 133,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 129,384 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 129,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 121,667 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 121,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 117,212 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 111,882 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,730 miles

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 106,726 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,990 miles

Top engine cover fitted Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 99,121 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 89,851 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 89,851 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 77,866 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 71,681 miles

rear brake pads worn very low - possibly below limit. Further investigation required

Pass 24 May 2011 64,689 miles

various underbody covers fitted

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 51,262 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 51,262 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 44,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 38,528 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)

Rear number plate condition poor.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,010 miles

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

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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RF02 TKN is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF02 TKN, 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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RF02 TKN is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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