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L300 AWM

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,353 mi
Last recorded141,353 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 AWM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 141,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 137,695 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,915 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 132,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 128,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded bit structural rigidity is not significantly various areas .

Fail 19 Jan 2023 128,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leaking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded bit structural rigidity is not significantly various areas .

Pass 25 Jul 2019 128,238 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 123,950 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,109 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 116,093 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 104,513 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 96,308 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,383 miles

Lower vehicle and engine covers fitted

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

Nearside front fog light inop

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Dec 2012 91,383 miles

Lower vehicle and engine covers fitted

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

Nearside front fog light inop

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,157 miles

Both front worn on inner edges .

O/S/F Brake disc slightly pitted.

Plastic under trays fitted .

Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,742 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,820 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

EM light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside main beam poor

Offside front Fog light poor

Offside front side light poor

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Wiper blades worn and noisy

Pass 11 Dec 2008 61,849 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 54,573 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside front fog lamp inop

Slight dammage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,159 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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L300 AWM is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L300 AWM, 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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L300 AWM is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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