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CT02 LSK

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

127,266 mi
Last recorded127,266 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT02 LSK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 127,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack gaters damp/leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 122,649 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 111,108 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 110,587 miles

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

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

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 8 Jul 2023 110,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,389 miles

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

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 110,388 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 107,054 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 107,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 105,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,272 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s track arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

Fail 1 Jul 2019 96,272 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s track arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,243 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

under shields fitted obscuring view to the engine components.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 65,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

under shields fitted obscuring view to the engine components.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,333 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,201 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,776 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,954 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 14,045 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 14,044 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres cut on walls

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2010 13,127 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,146 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 12,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,154 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 9,782 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 8,332 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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CT02 LSK is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CT02 LSK, 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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CT02 LSK is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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