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DG52 YGK

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,282 mi
Last recorded110,282 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 YGK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 110,282 miles

EML light on

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose/worn

Fail 20 May 2026 110,282 miles

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose/worn

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 97,644 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 97,641 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored by brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 83,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,907 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 4 Jul 2022 61,486 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 61,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 54,171 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,383 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 52,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 52,003 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 52,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2017 51,714 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing and wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,292 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,763 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,746 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,690 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,724 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,794 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 34,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,205 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,139 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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DG52 YGK is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DG52 YGK, 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 DG52 YGK registered?

DG52 YGK is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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The MOT history for DG52 YGK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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