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AF52 HAU

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,097 mi
Last recorded138,097 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 HAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 138,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 134,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 129,751 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front both tyres inner edge

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Mar 2024 129,717 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front both tyres inner edge

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 125,033 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 119,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 112,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 112,375 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,178 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 107,178 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted hard to check components

Fail 28 Mar 2019 99,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted hard to check components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,501 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 87,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,475 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,915 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,302 miles

ECU lamp staying on

Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,302 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ECU lamp staying on

Pass 31 May 2013 61,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 54,017 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 53,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,336 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,718 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,096 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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AF52 HAU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF52 HAU, 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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AF52 HAU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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