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AY03 ZWN

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,767 mi
Last recorded86,767 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 86,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight corrosion rear sills

Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,949 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,294 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,083 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 74,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,460 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 69,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 62,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 59,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 55,300 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,123 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 47,376 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 47,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 43,337 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 27 May 2011 39,509 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edges....getting close to minimum tread limits.

Pass 27 May 2010 36,746 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 36,745 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 35,260 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 33,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,225 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 ZWN is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZWN, 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 ZWN is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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