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MK52 BBJ

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

122,982 mi
Last recorded122,982 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 BBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 122,982 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 121,250 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 116,967 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 111,251 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,868 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Aug 2018 94,896 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 94,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,689 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,499 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,787 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 49,110 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,714 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 47,587 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 46,055 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 44,923 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,791 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,358 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 39,989 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

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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MK52 BBJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MK52 BBJ, 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 MK52 BBJ registered?

MK52 BBJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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