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C9 RBY

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

130,070 mi
Last recorded130,070 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 RBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 130,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 129,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 127,748 miles

Offside Rear OUTER SILL RUSTY

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 129,755 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 129,755 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 125,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 125,322 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 123,694 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 119,923 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,937 miles

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear subframe front mountings, front stabilizer/pad ardrods corroded (2.4.G.1)

advise : rear subframe both rear mounting washers corroded

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Fail 26 Jan 2018 116,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear subframe front mountings, front stabilizer/pad ardrods corroded (2.4.G.1)

advise : rear subframe both rear mounting washers corroded

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Pass 15 Feb 2017 113,546 miles

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 104,373 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 98,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 98,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 91,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,792 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 76,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 69,697 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,609 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 51,041 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,708 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,540 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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C9 RBY is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C9 RBY, 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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C9 RBY is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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