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GX52 EEZ

2002 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,847 mi
Last recorded115,847 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 EEZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 115,847 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 108,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 105,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,147 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,595 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 90,647 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 80,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,195 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 73,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 May 2017 70,688 miles

engine man. light on

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,941 miles

Engine light on .

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,475 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)

engine management light on

front tyres worn very low on inner edge, both bald on shoulder

Fail 15 Jun 2015 64,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

front tyres worn very low on inner edge, both bald on shoulder

Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,340 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,914 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 45,914 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,277 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 40,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 32,665 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight leak of lubricant from offside lower ball joint and nearside upper ball joint.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,702 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,632 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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GX52 EEZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX52 EEZ, 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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GX52 EEZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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