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AT53 BGE

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,936 mi
Last recorded180,936 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 180,936 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 178,300 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 178,284 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner wall deteriorated

Offside Front Fog lamp not operating

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 174,850 miles

Both side rear supporter bar corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not operating

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 174,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high Dipped beam bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side rear supporter bar corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not operating

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 171,566 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 164,534 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 153,881 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 146,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 140,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2012 129,446 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 119,383 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 110,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2010 110,256 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2009 98,500 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 98,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 86,888 miles

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge

slight damage to offside front roadwheel & tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,367 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 67,358 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,470 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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AT53 BGE is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AT53 BGE, 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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AT53 BGE is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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