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RO52 EWX

2002 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,746 mi
Last recorded103,746 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 EWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 103,746 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 103,781 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 103,752 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 103,733 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,843 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,637 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 95,694 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 88,685 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 79,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 73,507 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 70,203 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 70,142 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/F Brake binding.

Pass 14 May 2012 68,720 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 68,719 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 63,487 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 57,735 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 48,127 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 41,238 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 41,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 29,963 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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RO52 EWX is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RO52 EWX, 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 RO52 EWX registered?

RO52 EWX is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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