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WJ02 CWO

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,061 mi
Last recorded83,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 CWO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 83,061 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,288 miles

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

Offside Front small chunk out of outer side wall

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

engine warning light on

Fail 2 Mar 2017 82,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front small chunk out of outer side wall

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

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Feb 2017 82,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

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

engine management light on

outer sidewall damaged o/s/f tyre no cords

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,373 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension arms have slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2014 78,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L illuminated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension arms have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,782 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 76,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,578 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,126 miles

slight buckle in all wheels....engine light on....rear shock units weaping....

Pass 13 Feb 2009 75,913 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 75,912 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

buckle in both n/s & o/s/f wheels....scratchs over bodywork/paintwork....engine light on....ignition KEY broken....

Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,509 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 75,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded....slight buckle in o/s/f wheel....slight bind from o/s/f brake....

Pass 31 Oct 2006 73,251 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Engine management and traction control warning lights on

Nearside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall not deep enough to expose cords or ply and is also wearing low

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall not deep enough to expose cords or ply

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 CWO is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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