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BF53 YDK

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,654 mi
Last recorded120,654 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YDK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 110,197 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 100,712 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,567 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,845 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,049 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and worn inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,048 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and worn inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,165 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,671 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,277 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,011 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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BF53 YDK is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BF53 YDK, 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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BF53 YDK is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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