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S300 JJX

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,690 mi
Last recorded149,690 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 JJX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 149,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 142,808 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 141,008 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 141,007 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 135,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 2 Jul 2021 123,499 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 103,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,633 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 101,632 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,226 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 98,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,348 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,439 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 85,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,149 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,156 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,900 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,929 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,344 miles

front pads low

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,545 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 50,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,583 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,627 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 26,677 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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S300 JJX is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S300 JJX, 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 S300 JJX registered?

S300 JJX is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is S300 JJX safe to buy?

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