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OY52 RVJ

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,159 mi
Last recorded143,159 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 RVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 143,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 133,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2023 122,621 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 103,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 103,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 95,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,701 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded at joints and hangers

Fail 18 Jul 2020 86,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Auxiliary belt heavily cracked

Exhaust heavily corroded at joints and hangers

Pass 20 Jul 2019 85,431 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,807 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight misting of oil from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Very small amount of resistance from brake calliper but not affecting brake performance.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,020 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,084 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,215 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,155 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,967 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,364 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,919 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,458 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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OY52 RVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OY52 RVJ, 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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OY52 RVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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