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AM52 HJO

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,745 mi
Last recorded161,745 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2011 161,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 161,745 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 146,476 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 139,950 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 139,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 127,664 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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AM52 HJO is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 74,114 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM52 HJO, 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 23 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM52 HJO registered?

AM52 HJO is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM52 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 HJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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