CarVerify

Free Car Check

RV52 DBZ

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,247 mi
Last recorded164,247 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 DBZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 164,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin restricted view of rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 163,946 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 157,874 miles

Beam patterns starting to fade headlamp lens slight damage

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 144,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 132,144 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 123,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 113,827 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 102,602 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 102,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 90,625 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 80,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,682 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,322 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,562 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
Full Lexus IS300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RV52 DBZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RV52 DBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV52 DBZ?

You can check the full history of RV52 DBZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV52 DBZ registered?

RV52 DBZ is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is RV52 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 DBZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV52 DBZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RV52 DBZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.