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BK02 DWW

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,069 mi
Last recorded118,069 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 DWW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 118,069 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 118,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2025 117,780 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 117,764 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced END OF SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 115,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 113,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 108,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded beforer flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded beforer flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 101,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,741 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 89,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,775 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 76,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,823 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,892 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,717 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,642 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 39,232 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,232 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,886 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,506 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 33,506 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,037 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 25,081 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 18 May 2007 21,970 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,859 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 18,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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BK02 DWW is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BK02 DWW, 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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BK02 DWW is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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