2002 Lexus IS300 3.0L Petrol · A8 VMP

The 2002 Lexus IS300 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 July 2025 at 199,611 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four preceding annual tests from 2021 to 2024 likewise closed with clean sheets. No advisories or failures appear across the five-year DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not exhibited worsening mechanical condition or recurring fault patterns during this period. Mileage has accumulated in a steady, age-consistent manner. The record shows 176,653 miles at the 20 August 2021 test, rising to 185,649 by 27 July 2022, 191,396 by 18 August 2023, 198,055 by 24 July 2024, and 199,611 by July 2025. That equates to roughly 8,300 miles per year, matching the norm for a 24-year-old car. No gaps or sudden accumulation spikes exist; the sparse but clean record suggests the keeper maintained test compliance without lapsed intervals. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as a 24-year-old Japanese saloon at near-200,000 miles is prone to hidden rust unseen by MOT pass criteria. The absence of advisories means suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust emissions were not flagged, yet consumable wear on tyres and wiper blades falls outside the test window and needs verification. Given the unbroken pass sequence, previous owners appear to have addressed statutory roadworthiness promptly rather than deferring basic upkeep. The clean history implies disciplined annual servicing, though high mileage means drivetrain components such as the gearbox and engine mounts warrant hands-on assessment beyond the scope of MOT data.