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S7 JNG

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,081 mi
Last recorded152,081 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 JNG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 152,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 152,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 133,133 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 118,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 109,042 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 95,244 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 84,329 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,058 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,921 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,581 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,293 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

rec wheel alignment check

Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,816 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,403 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 52,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 515,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 51,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,819 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r wheels have impack damage on inner rim

Fail 28 Oct 2010 49,819 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r wheels have impack damage on inner rim

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,142 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,620 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 41,618 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 35,644 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 35,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S7 JNG 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 76%.

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 S7 JNG, 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 S7 JNG registered?

S7 JNG is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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