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AV02 DZF

2002 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

127,477 mi
Last recorded127,477 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 DZF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 127,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 122,469 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has light corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2024 122,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has light corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2023 116,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 113,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 109,596 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,677 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 93,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 85,490 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,430 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 8 May 2013 76,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 72,143 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 69,397 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,738 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 63,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,282 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 52,783 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 46,337 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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AV02 DZF is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AV02 DZF, 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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AV02 DZF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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