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C2 EGO

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

112,586 mi
Last recorded112,586 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 EGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 112,586 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer excessively corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL staying on pre July 2003

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp plastic lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 109,449 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 109,449 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 106,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth wearing low, 2.0 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth wearing low, 2.0 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 106,548 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp levelling control unit incomplete & detached from nearside front suspension (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth wearing low, 2.0 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth wearing low, 2.0 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 103,753 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 103,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inner tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inner tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2022 100,895 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 96,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre tread depths worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 92,873 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has minor damage to central area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 92,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose to caliper union slightly weeping (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has minor damage to central area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 90,787 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 88,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 20 May 2016 85,765 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,988 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 78,273 miles

Front & rear brake pads are 75% worn.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,273 miles

Front & rear brake pads are 75% worn.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 74,506 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 68,503 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges & tread depths low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,018 miles

N/S wing mirror slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,388 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,000 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 45,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,614 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,317 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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C2 EGO is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 C2 EGO, 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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C2 EGO is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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