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OWN 5Y

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,471 mi
Last recorded70,471 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWN 5Y
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,471 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 70,456 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,689 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 65,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear both side some of suspension components rusty

rear seats dropped preventing the inspection of any components

under tray fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2024 65,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear both side some of suspension components rusty

rear seats dropped preventing the inspection of any components

under tray fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 62,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil substantial leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

some corrosion on front suspension components

some corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,417 miles

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

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

some corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2021 54,353 miles

coolant leaking

some corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,616 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 44,587 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 44,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 41,095 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 40,647 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,758 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 38,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,072 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 37,334 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 36,548 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,177 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 34,111 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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OWN 5Y is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OWN 5Y, 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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OWN 5Y is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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