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MH02 JVJ

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,462 mi
Last recorded127,462 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 JVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 127,462 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 125,043 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box rear joint corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 119,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 117,687 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 117,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,274 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 110,598 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 103,654 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,160 miles

Rear Lower Both rear lower hub bushes slight play.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 99,153 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven Wheel not free spinning. inbalance 38 (3.7.B.2)

Rear Lower Both rear lower hub bushes slight play.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 95,629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,758 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OSF LOWER BALL JOINT.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 81,495 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 76,959 miles

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,901 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,771 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 76,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,510 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,599 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,336 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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MH02 JVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MH02 JVJ, 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 MH02 JVJ registered?

MH02 JVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is MH02 JVJ safe to buy?

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