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AY03 XJP

2003 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,216 mi
Last recorded83,216 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XJP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 83,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 81,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 78,980 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 75,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 71,803 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 67,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 63,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 59,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 59,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 55,161 miles

All tyres starting to split between treads

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front road wheel tight to rotate by hand

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 55,161 miles

All tyres starting to split between treads

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front road wheel tight to rotate by hand

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 51,016 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,562 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,677 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,649 miles

front brake pads 90% worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2007 24,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 18,256 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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AY03 XJP is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY03 XJP, 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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AY03 XJP is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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