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AP02 YZK

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,176 mi
Last recorded95,176 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YZK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 95,176 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,497 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,016 miles

Under body has surface rust on components

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,376 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes corroded to both rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 84,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 80,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 77,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,913 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 69,381 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 68,652 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 68,645 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,747 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 67,740 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,131 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,870 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 63,863 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 63,628 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 62,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,655 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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AP02 YZK is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AP02 YZK, 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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AP02 YZK is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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