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SF52 UHA

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,879 mi
Last recorded170,879 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 UHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 170,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2025 170,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 170,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 170,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine light on dashboard

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 6 Sep 2024 160,952 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 160,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 149,962 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 149,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 140,235 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 140,235 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 129,810 miles

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

passenger seat missing

whole underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2018 121,753 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 113,782 miles

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 108,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 97,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,726 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,223 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,335 miles

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

offsides front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2010 83,235 miles

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

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

offsides front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2009 80,516 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,785 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2007 61,681 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 61,681 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,872 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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SF52 UHA is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF52 UHA, 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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SF52 UHA is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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