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B8 WXJ

2003 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,039 mi
Last recorded66,039 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 WXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 66,039 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2024 64,062 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 62,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 59,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,201 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 42,828 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,729 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,512 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,491 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 72,491 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,273 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,015 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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B8 WXJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B8 WXJ, 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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B8 WXJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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