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YJ52 RYD

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,845 mi
Last recorded102,845 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RYD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 102,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension comonts showing sings of corrosion

offside and nearside rear brake disc back plates has corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2023 102,059 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,536 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroding

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jul 2021 97,536 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml warning light on

rear suspension components corroding

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,529 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 97,529 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened self leveler (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slight bulge

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

tyre pressures low

Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & perishing

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Oct 2017 92,961 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & perishing

o/s/f brake disc back plate insecure

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,703 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear of o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,148 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 84,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s number plate light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2014 81,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s number plate light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,993 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,966 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,229 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 33,245 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,866 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 1,523 miles

spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Oct 2005 15,165 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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YJ52 RYD is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YJ52 RYD, 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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YJ52 RYD is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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