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EK52 YXY

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,577 mi
Last recorded132,577 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 YXY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 132,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm lower inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm lower inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rear trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rear trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 126,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rear trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rear trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 119,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 119,519 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 113,094 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 113,094 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 108,146 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,590 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,096 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,326 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 95,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 95,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,417 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 88,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,420 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,380 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,184 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,390 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,010 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,624 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 61,624 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,298 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 49,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,176 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,996 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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EK52 YXY is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EK52 YXY, 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 EK52 YXY registered?

EK52 YXY is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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