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AY03 ZVV

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,273 mi
Last recorded131,273 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 131,273 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight blow on the rear exhaust

Fail 14 Aug 2017 131,193 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight blow on the rear exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2016 121,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 115,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush tie rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,775 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)

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inboard edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,158 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,874 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,417 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,051 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,322 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,917 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,313 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 ZVV is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZVV, 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 AY03 ZVV registered?

AY03 ZVV is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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