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BJ53 NJV

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,257 mi
Last recorded75,257 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened washer corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 75,257 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened washer corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 75,213 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened suspension bush securing plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension componants showing corrosion

n/s/f tyre outer tread showing wear

n/s/r outer sill showing surface corrosion

underside of body showing surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s n/s/r outer sills showing corrosion

rear suspension components showing surface corrosion

underside of body showing surface corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2024 73,270 miles

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

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s/rear subframe bush frame corroded +fuel tank bracket corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened n/s/r subframe bush bracket corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components showing surface corrosion

underside of body showing surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,833 miles

front and rear suspension components showing surface corrosion

underside of body showing surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2022 70,734 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,950 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,957 miles

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,829 miles

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 64,829 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,960 miles

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

Rear surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,301 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,085 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 59,085 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,196 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,084 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,682 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,924 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 39,465 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,465 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,690 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,252 miles

offside front and both rear tyres von legal 1.6mm limit

Fail 28 Aug 2008 29,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front and both rear tyres von legal 1.6mm limit

Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,923 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,849 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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BJ53 NJV is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BJ53 NJV, 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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BJ53 NJV is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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