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AY03 ZWW

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,028 mi
Last recorded120,028 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 120,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 112,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,102 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 85,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,433 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,100 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 70,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,711 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 ZWW is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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