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WJ02 CWG

2002 Lexus IS300

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,701 mi
Last recorded136,701 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 CWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 136,701 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 134,329 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 133,032 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,862 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 127,993 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill and rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 111,288 miles

Exhaust corredod

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 101,836 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,195 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 86,195 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,863 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,479 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 81,479 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,200 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,609 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,788 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,777 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,218 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,847 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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WJ02 CWG is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ02 CWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ02 CWG registered?

WJ02 CWG is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 CWG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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