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SV02 TKD

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 TKD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2025 98,710 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 98,644 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2024 94,693 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,208 miles

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Apr 2017 81,688 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,584 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,648 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 73,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML showing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,139 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 71,139 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,287 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 68,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

engine management light showing.

front exhaust heat shields insecure.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 65,672 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine lamp on

Fail 3 Feb 2012 65,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine lamp on

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,219 miles

signs of buckle at both front alloy wheels

slight condensation at nearside front headlamp

Fail 4 Feb 2010 59,217 miles

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

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

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

signs of buckle at both front alloy wheels

slight condensation at nearside front headlamp

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,199 miles

front pads wearing thin

lip on front discs

rear pads wearing thin

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,977 miles

both front tyres ,v low tread

nearside front drop link boot split

offside front lower ball joint boot split

Pass 3 Mar 2007 42,130 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 35,398 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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SV02 TKD is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV02 TKD, 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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SV02 TKD is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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