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AR03 LBL

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,768 mi
Last recorded68,768 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 LBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,302 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 62,302 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,739 miles

Engine cover & Under tray fitted

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 59,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine cover & Under tray fitted

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,374 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,234 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,745 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 41,745 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,168 miles

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

some test items encapsulated

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,206 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,641 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 18,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AR03 LBL is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AR03 LBL, 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 AR03 LBL registered?

AR03 LBL is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AR03 LBL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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