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AM53 EYV

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,498 mi
Last recorded119,498 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 EYV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 119,498 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 119,498 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,848 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 105,848 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 95,711 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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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AM53 EYV is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM53 EYV, 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 AM53 EYV registered?

AM53 EYV is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AM53 EYV safe to buy?

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