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EX52 JYW

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,940 mi
Last recorded100,940 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 JYW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 100,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 100,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 99,300 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 98,078 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 98,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,904 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,418 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,096 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 92,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 81,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,824 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 68,031 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,300 miles

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,878 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,929 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,704 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,592 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,548 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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EX52 JYW 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 86.4%.

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 EX52 JYW, 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 EX52 JYW registered?

EX52 JYW is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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