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AX52 NLO

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,901 mi
Last recorded138,901 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 NLO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 138,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2020 138,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 138,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 131,788 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,246 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 126,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 121,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 116,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 116,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,297 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 104,428 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 104,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf washer has 1x jet not functioning

osr brake disc corroded

rear breather pipe not secure

rear light adjuster not attached

when applied brakes are noisy

Fail 26 Nov 2012 98,679 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf washer has 1x jet not functioning

osr brake disc corroded

rear breather pipe not secure

rear light adjuster not attached

when applied brakes are noisy

Pass 24 Nov 2011 92,600 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)

automatic light adjuster situated at the rear of vehicle inoperative

rear brake discs pitted on inner face

Fail 23 Nov 2010 87,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all rear suspension componants have surface corrosion

both front sidelight bulbs are starting to go slightly black/dim

both front upper suspension arm bushs on both sides have slight wear

nearside rear suspension sensor bracket broken off

rear of sills have some corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,414 miles

all rear suspension componants have surface corrosion

both front sidelight bulbs are starting to go slightly black/dim

both front upper suspension arm bushs on both sides have slight wear

nearside rear suspension sensor bracket broken off

rear of sills have some corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2009 82,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 82,354 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 61,196 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,398 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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AX52 NLO is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX52 NLO, 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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AX52 NLO is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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