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CA03 ANF

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 ANF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020
Pass 26 Jan 2019 132,107 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2017 131,792 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 131,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,280 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 117,728 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 113,600 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 113,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 104,677 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,684 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 4 Jul 2011 96,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,991 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2010 88,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2009 77,269 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 52,868 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 34,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,962 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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CA03 ANF is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA03 ANF, 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 CA03 ANF registered?

CA03 ANF is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is CA03 ANF safe to buy?

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