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BF03 YJA

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,618 mi
Last recorded109,618 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 109,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 105,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub Frame Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 99,088 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 99,086 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,463 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 91,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 85,832 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 81,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 76,143 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,644 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall deteriorated

Rear pads appear low

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,458 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2017 67,458 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner & outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,312 miles

engine management light on

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,921 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,558 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,741 miles

slight damage to o/side drivers door and wing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,264 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 26,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,656 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,839 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 19,839 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre-2mm

o/s/f tyre-2mm worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre-2mm

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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BF03 YJA is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BF03 YJA, 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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BF03 YJA is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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