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EU02 YEK

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,014 mi
Last recorded65,014 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YEK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 65,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 64,145 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 63,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated but still has view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 61,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 60,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,313 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 57,149 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,288 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,527 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 54,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,940 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,069 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,802 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 50,988 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 50,980 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,071 miles

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

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

offside mirror deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2010 46,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,325 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,251 miles

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

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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EU02 YEK is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EU02 YEK, 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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What year was EU02 YEK registered?

EU02 YEK is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is EU02 YEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 YEK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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