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BX03 BTZ

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,287 mi
Last recorded73,287 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 BTZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 73,287 miles

n/s/f tyre wear inner edge

Fail 23 May 2013 73,282 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wear inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 65,529 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,628 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,026 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,450 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,708 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,066 miles

Front 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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BX03 BTZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BX03 BTZ, 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 BX03 BTZ registered?

BX03 BTZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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