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PX52 GJE

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,136 mi
Last recorded168,136 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 GJE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 168,136 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 161,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 145,638 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 145,638 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 143,336 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 135,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Inner rear brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 127,878 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 127,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,055 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 122,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 114,304 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 114,214 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight lenses faded

both rear tyres ON legal limits

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,870 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 98,866 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,556 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,082 miles

slight corrosion on rear sub-frame

Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,455 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,690 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,083 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 34,755 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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PX52 GJE is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX52 GJE, 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 PX52 GJE registered?

PX52 GJE is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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