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SL02 RNZ

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,609 mi
Last recorded166,609 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 RNZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 166,609 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 165,140 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 165,138 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% imbalance pulls to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 163,214 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 161,582 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipe at exhaust flanges (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 158,687 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 157,394 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 155,238 miles

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 20 Aug 2018 152,709 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 150,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 142,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 138,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 135,873 miles

near side front tyre worn on edge

off side and near side front tyres cracking along the tread

Pass 8 Apr 2013 133,067 miles

off side and near side front tyres cracking along the tread

Fail 1 Apr 2013 133,067 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

off side and near side front tyres cracking along the tread

Pass 26 Mar 2012 129,364 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 13 Mar 2012 129,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 123,414 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 123,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 110,739 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 110,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front wheels tight to turn by hand

Pass 17 Mar 2009 97,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 85,098 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 72,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,706 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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SL02 RNZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue 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 SL02 RNZ, 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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SL02 RNZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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