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Lexus IS300

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 2,997 cc

LT02 FJCMOT history

LT02 FJC is a red petrol Lexus IS300 first used on 29 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
166,034 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT02 FJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT02 FJC was last recorded at 166,034 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,753 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
7,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,034 miles
  • 2024 – 165,753 miles
  • 2023 – 155,211 miles
  • 2022 – 148,801 miles
  • 2021 – 141,329 miles
  • 2020 – 136,283 miles
  • 2019 – 129,530 miles
  • 2018 – 123,480 miles
  • 2017 – 117,803 miles
  • 2016 – 109,367 miles
  • 2015 – 101,937 miles
  • 2014 – 94,860 miles
  • 2013 – 88,247 miles
  • 2012 – 84,961 miles
  • 2011 – 80,869 miles
  • 2010 – 75,414 miles
  • 2009 – 68,465 miles
  • 2008 – 58,965 miles
  • 2007 – 45,661 miles
  • 2006 – 26,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,034 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underside of car corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,034 miles (+281)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    166,034 miles
    Test number
    671230348002
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass165,753 miles (+5,054)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,753 miles
    Test number
    663063970617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car corroded
  3. Fail160,699 miles (+5,488)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,699 miles
    Test number
    730391024810
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car corroded
  4. Pass155,211 miles (+6,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,211 miles
    Test number
    615507803115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass148,801 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,801 miles
    Test number
    333800269871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail148,576 miles (+7,247)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,576 miles
    Test number
    436378981791
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe front mounting point excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front o/s mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass141,329 miles (+5,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,329 miles
    Test number
    953498948250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. Double skinned. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass136,283 miles (+6,753)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,283 miles
    Test number
    135562774758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,530 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    940707970041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,480 miles (+5,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,480 miles
    Test number
    571047726247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass117,803 miles (+8,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,803 miles
    Test number
    422076545834
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion on insides (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass109,367 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,367 miles
    Test number
    204662140977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,937 miles (+7,077)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,937 miles
    Test number
    327670445196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteGeneral condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .
  14. Pass94,860 miles (+6,613)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,860 miles
    Test number
    255520944169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteGeneral condition of rear suspension conponents (rusty) .
  15. Pass88,247 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,247 miles
    Test number
    468219113139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,863 miles (+2,902)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,863 miles
    Test number
    625626883013
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCut in side wall near side front tyre not to cords
  17. Pass84,961 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,961 miles
    Test number
    935969942185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,869 miles (+5,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,869 miles
    Test number
    926647941167
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass75,414 miles (+6,949)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,414 miles
    Test number
    210824630473
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteOffside rear view mirror deteriorated,slightly affecting view to the rear
  20. Pass68,465 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,465 miles
    Test number
    851944739163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,965 miles (+13,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,965 miles
    Test number
    192619828194
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass45,661 miles (+19,076)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,661 miles
    Test number
    162544537122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,585 miles
    Test number
    580936636172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT02 FJC

Does LT02 FJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT02 FJC is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT02 FJC?
The MOT on LT02 FJC is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT02 FJC done?
LT02 FJC was recorded at 166,034 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 7,137 miles a year.
Has LT02 FJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT02 FJC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LT02 FJC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LT02 FJC find?
LT02 FJC passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 8 more.

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