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YN52 DNY

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,087 mi
Last recorded120,087 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 DNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 120,087 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 116,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,827 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 106,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 101,282 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,612 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,308 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,458 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,225 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre walls worn from the inside

Fail 24 Mar 2015 89,225 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre walls worn from the inside

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,599 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Screw in offside front tyre edge (punctured).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,895 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,818 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 68,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,374 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,369 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,030 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,360 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,319 miles

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

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

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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YN52 DNY is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YN52 DNY, 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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YN52 DNY is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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