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DA51 VME

2002 Lexus IS300

Red Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,657 mi
Last recorded157,657 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VME
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 157,657 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 156,051 miles

Front Number plate cracked but readable

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 154,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 152,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 150,169 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 147,777 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 141,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 133,272 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 133,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,310 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 123,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,426 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,785 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,065 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 75,610 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,253 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,699 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,532 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 34,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,833 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,270 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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DA51 VME is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA51 VME, 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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DA51 VME is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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