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DX52 JYO

2002 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,340 mi
Last recorded131,340 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 JYO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 131,340 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 130,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 129,336 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 126,424 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,191 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 118,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 115,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 113,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 113,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 110,959 miles

Back of n/s/f brake caliper slightly damp

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cut inside wall

Nearside Front Wheel slightly rough on rotation

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2017 110,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Back of n/s/f brake caliper slightly damp

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has cut inside wall

Nearside Front Wheel slightly rough on rotation

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 109,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 109,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 106,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage out off zone a and b

Fail 15 Apr 2015 106,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 100,814 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 94,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,494 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,515 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 77,904 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,048 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 65,352 miles

damage to front number plate

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 24 Feb 2007 59,896 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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DX52 JYO is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DX52 JYO, 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 DX52 JYO registered?

DX52 JYO is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DX52 JYO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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