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L30 JRE

2002 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,270 mi
Last recorded126,270 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 JRE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 126,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 123,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 118,147 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2023 118,147 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 113,930 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill panel corroding

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake leaver travel too high but can be satisfactory operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear subframe surface rust

Fail 27 Jul 2022 113,891 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm ball join bolts are loose both. causing excessive play on the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake leaver travel too high but can be satisfactory operated (1.1.6 (d))

TRC light on

VSC lights on

headlamp levelling light on

Pass 13 Aug 2021 108,931 miles

Front both sides, suspension bushes deteriorating

Front brake disc pitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing at inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear sill panels slightly corroding,

Fail 5 Jul 2021 108,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative BROKEN OFF CHASSIS AND NOT CONNECED. (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 105,734 miles

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

REQS FRONT SHOCKABSORERS ADJUSTING HIGHER

Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,360 miles

UNDER SIDE OF CAR CORRODED

Fail 29 Jun 2019 100,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability stability switch bracket broken away from sub frame plus switch seized (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge size 215/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

UNDER SIDE OF CAR CORRODED

Pass 30 Jun 2018 95,968 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing bold at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 95,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing bold at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,952 miles

all shock absorber slightly damp

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing at outer edge

Fail 30 Jun 2017 88,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all shock absorber slightly damp

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing at outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,470 miles

Nearside Rear electronic load sensor valve insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,712 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs distorted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,851 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 28,857 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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L30 JRE is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L30 JRE, 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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L30 JRE is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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