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HD52 OGB

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,165 mi
Last recorded92,165 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 OGB
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 92,165 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 92,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 84,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre high level tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively have rust ingress (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 84,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre high level tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front pad and disc has got hot

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively have rust ingress (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 84,376 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 80,751 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,181 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,947 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,888 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/r lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 77,881 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/r lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,979 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame and suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 76,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame and suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 75,571 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 75,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,070 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,378 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 72,363 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,498 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,288 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,303 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,057 miles

sidewall damage n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,726 miles

o/s frt tyre inneredge worn

Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,079 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,534 miles

rear bumber damage

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,079 miles

n/s front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 18 Aug 2005 22,337 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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HD52 OGB is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HD52 OGB, 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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HD52 OGB is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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