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NJ52 VXX

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,422 mi
Last recorded96,422 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 VXX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 96,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

General Surface Corrosion on suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,909 miles

All suspention corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 88,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 79,868 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 74,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

minor under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 70,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

some minor under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,324 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,324 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,772 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,918 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,097 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inners

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,947 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres running off inner shoulders

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,222 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres running off inner shoulders

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,195 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2008 37,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,132 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,611 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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NJ52 VXX is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 NJ52 VXX, 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 NJ52 VXX registered?

NJ52 VXX is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is NJ52 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 VXX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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