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BN53 CHC

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,691 mi
Last recorded131,691 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 131,691 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 127,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 123,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 122,563 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 122,563 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 117,912 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 117,910 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2007 93,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,717 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 67,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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BN53 CHC is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN53 CHC, 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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What year was BN53 CHC registered?

BN53 CHC is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BN53 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 CHC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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