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RN51 LUA

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,200 mi
Last recorded145,200 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 LUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 145,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 141,826 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 141,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 23 Dec 2020 131,081 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 127,913 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 125,465 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 122,925 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 122,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 120,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 115,139 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 115,114 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 105,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2014 105,777 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2013 96,876 miles

exhaust rear silencer tail pipe missing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,656 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,081 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust corroded

front lower arm bushes age cracking

rear tyres on limit

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,331 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 73,417 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,270 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,971 miles

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

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

wet conditions under vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,903 miles

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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RN51 LUA is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RN51 LUA, 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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RN51 LUA is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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