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BG03 KNA

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,906 mi
Last recorded51,906 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KNA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2024 51,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 50,163 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 48,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 47,086 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,095 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 44,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front uneven wear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front uneven wear

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer rim damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 43,296 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 42,378 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 40,909 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,577 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,982 miles

Front number plate cracked but is secure

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate delaminating but can still be easily

Pass 8 May 2013 36,404 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,362 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 32,107 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,764 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 27,047 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 25,250 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,110 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 20,295 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly backle from inside †

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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BG03 KNA is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG03 KNA, 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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BG03 KNA is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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