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C12 ESX

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,270 mi
Last recorded165,270 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 ESX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 165,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under section of boot floor,advised to get repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under boot section ,advised to get repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 153,202 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 153,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 140,751 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 132,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 124,009 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 114,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,013 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,010 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,503 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 78,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,303 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 69,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers under vehicle covering some components

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,002 miles

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

covers under vehicle covering some components

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,636 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,170 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 33,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,881 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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C12 ESX is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 C12 ESX, 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 C12 ESX registered?

C12 ESX is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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