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YY02 NFN

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,750 mi
Last recorded112,750 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 NFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 112,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 112,746 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill joled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 105,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,204 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,970 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 97,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,888 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 87,837 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,176 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,219 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,960 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 71,952 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,330 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 61,789 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,231 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 54,231 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,567 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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YY02 NFN 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 76.2%.

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 YY02 NFN, 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 YY02 NFN registered?

YY02 NFN is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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