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AY03 ZWL

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,272 mi
Last recorded120,272 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 120,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,154 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 115,438 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 111,301 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 111,301 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance BOTH FRONT (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 103,037 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,631 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 88,344 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 75,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 62,902 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 62,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 51,534 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 39,047 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 24,751 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 7,113 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,918 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 ZWL is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

AY03 ZWL is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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