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WD02 NSO

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,804 mi
Last recorded52,804 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD02 NSO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 52,804 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 52,525 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 50,483 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all rear suspension components corroded

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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WD02 NSO is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WD02 NSO, 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 WD02 NSO registered?

WD02 NSO is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is WD02 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD02 NSO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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