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B8121HB

2003 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

210,016 mi
Last recorded210,016 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8121HB
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2021 210,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE MISSING

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE

Pass 26 Mar 2021 203,864 miles

ENGINE MISFIRING

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 26 Mar 2021 203,864 miles

ENGINE MISFIRING

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 191,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 191,374 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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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B8121HB is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B8121HB, 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 B8121HB registered?

B8121HB is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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