2002 Lexus IS300 3.0L Petrol · H23 KAP
2002 Lexus IS300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2002. Recorded mileage 150,666 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS300
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H23 KAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 150,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H23 KAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Lexus Is300 (H23 KAP) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
H23 KAP Mileage History
- 17/10/2022141,371 mi
- 29/09/2023144,740 mi+3,369 mi
- 29/09/2023144,740 mi
- 18/10/2024147,958 mi+3,218 mi
- 18/12/2025150,666 mi+2,708 mi
Average of roughly 2,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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