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BX52 BND

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,771 mi
Last recorded145,771 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 BND
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 145,771 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 145,439 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 144,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 142,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 141,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 137,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 134,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge and wearing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 134,029 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge and wearing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 129,607 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 129,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 122,604 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Oct 2013 115,340 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 107,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,623 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 89,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 89,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,089 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 80,089 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,074 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,382 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,388 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 40,618 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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BX52 BND 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 81.8%.

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 BX52 BND, 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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BX52 BND is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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