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E15 REF

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,160 mi
Last recorded148,160 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 REF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 148,160 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 146,240 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 143,144 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 140,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 138,545 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 138,545 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 137,224 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 134,566 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 131,734 miles

Vehicle Suspension has been modified

Pass 27 Jan 2017 125,608 miles

vehicles suspension has been modified

Pass 18 Jan 2016 114,901 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 114,901 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 102,449 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 94,086 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

e.m light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,086 miles

e.m light on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,501 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 83,499 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,561 miles

front suspension arm bushes perishing

lift in bottom swivels

link arm bushes worn

Pass 24 Dec 2010 68,680 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,852 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,906 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn low on edges

off side front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,415 miles

tront tyres bald on edges,o/s/r 3mm,n/s/r 2mm

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,213 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,347 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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E15 REF is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E15 REF, 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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E15 REF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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