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RL02 SUO

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,225 mi
Last recorded76,225 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 SUO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,225 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 76,225 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 76,214 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 76,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,203 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,611 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,942 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,218 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 64,218 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,982 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge and near side front wearing on both edges

rear tyres will require replacement shottly

Fail 11 Oct 2010 59,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

bonnet stay retaining clip missing

engine management light on

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge and near side front wearing on both edges

rear tyres will require replacement shottly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,826 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,931 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers side mirror casing missing

Fail 29 Oct 2008 45,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers side mirror casing missing

suggest both front tyres replaced and geometry checked

Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,668 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,712 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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RL02 SUO is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RL02 SUO, 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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RL02 SUO is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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