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V8 VLX

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,901 mi
Last recorded120,901 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VLX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 120,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 116,340 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 116,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 152,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 151,468 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 151,337 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 147,822 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 142,487 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bith tie bar bushrs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills corodded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 142,487 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bith tie bar bushrs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills corodded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tailpipe heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2017 137,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 137,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 129,289 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 129,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 121,113 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 121,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,499 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 110,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,534 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 100,534 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,967 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 82,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Aug 2009 58,014 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,475 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 42,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,197 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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V8 VLX is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V8 VLX, 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 V8 VLX registered?

V8 VLX is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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