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ET52 AYZ

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,278 mi
Last recorded159,278 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 AYZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 159,278 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 154,972 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 147,273 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 127,120 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 109,150 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2020 104,054 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,182 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside lower ball joint dust cover split

Offside Front brake binding

both front lower rear arm bushes worn

engine wet with oil

rear pads worn low

Fail 5 Dec 2019 100,182 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside lower ball joint dust cover split

Offside Front brake binding

both front lower rear arm bushes worn

engine wet with oil

rear pads worn low

Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,276 miles

Headlamps tarnished

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension rear arm bushes weak and splitting

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone B (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps tarnished

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension rear arm bushes weak and splitting

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2017 92,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/40Y18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/40Y18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 89,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40Y18 XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40Y18 XL (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,297 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,287 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,148 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,003 miles

N/s front shockabsorber has slight leak.

Fail 14 Sep 2013 71,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s front shockabsorber has slight leak.

O/s rear tyre worn to limit-advise early replacement.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,934 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,013 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,643 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 48,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,124 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,901 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 39,901 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,248 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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ET52 AYZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ET52 AYZ, 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 ET52 AYZ registered?

ET52 AYZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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