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EJ02 JGU

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

139,899 mi
Last recorded139,899 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 JGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 139,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 139,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 136,338 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 129,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,407 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 122,407 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 109,402 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,952 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 93,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 93,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 93,280 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,297 miles

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,199 miles

eml light on in dash

n/s/ mirror glass damaged

o/s/r lamp cluster smashed

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,329 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,872 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,824 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,062 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise condition of n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2006 39,776 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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EJ02 JGU is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EJ02 JGU, 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 EJ02 JGU registered?

EJ02 JGU is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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