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A8 VMP

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

199,611 mi
Last recorded199,611 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VMP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 199,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 198,055 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 191,396 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 185,649 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 176,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 170,628 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 164,437 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 155,835 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 145,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 134,376 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 134,376 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 125,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 113,909 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,676 miles

both front tyres have cuts in outer walls

n/s/front tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,937 miles

rear brake pads worn low [visual,wheels on]

Fail 17 Aug 2012 96,935 miles

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

n/s/front tyre wearing low in inner tread edge

rear brake pads worn low [visual,wheels on]

Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,951 miles

both front tyres bald in tread edges

o/s/front tyre has cut in outer wall and is BORDER LINE

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 22 Aug 2011 86,950 miles

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

both front tyres bald in tread edges

o/s/front tyre has cut in outer wall and is BORDER LINE

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,864 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,877 miles

o/s/front tyre outer wall has BORDER LINE CUT

Pass 22 Sep 2008 58,153 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,048 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,214 miles

o/s/r drive shaft boot split,grease thrown out

Pass 16 Sep 2005 31,640 miles

Offside Rear 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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A8 VMP is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 A8 VMP, 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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A8 VMP is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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