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SO02 MKX

2002 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

241,556 mi
Last recorded241,556 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 MKX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 241,556 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 233,951 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 226,960 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 220,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 214,449 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

eml light on

Pass 18 Sep 2020 207,930 miles

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

hand brake travel

Fail 12 Sep 2020 207,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2019 200,681 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 200,680 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play loose on floor (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached split pin inadiquate (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 190,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 182,315 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 175,488 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 25 Sep 2015 164,120 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside of (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 150,359 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 138,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 122,831 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 106,493 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 92,545 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 92,542 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 81,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,335 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,040 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,914 miles

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

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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SO02 MKX is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO02 MKX, 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 SO02 MKX registered?

SO02 MKX is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is SO02 MKX safe to buy?

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