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BV02 FFC

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,983 mi
Last recorded107,983 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 107,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components heavily corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,355 miles

all suspension components corroded and underside corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2025 106,348 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension components corroded and underside corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 104,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 102,639 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2022 101,528 miles

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 23 Apr 2021 101,280 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2020 100,471 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 99,492 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,114 miles

Both Front Track rod end Are Slightly Corroded

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,108 miles

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

Both Front Track rod end Are Slightly Corroded

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2017 98,039 miles

Front & Rear Suspension Are Corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Apr 2016 95,214 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,126 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 86,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,774 miles

n/s/r disc inner side corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,307 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 69,295 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,705 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,064 miles

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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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BV02 FFC is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver 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 BV02 FFC, 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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BV02 FFC is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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