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CF52 HGN

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,238 mi
Last recorded109,238 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 HGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 109,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 105,008 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,113 miles

Nearside rear tyre has in a nail in the centre, requires repair

Fail 18 Feb 2015 99,113 miles

Nearside rear tyre has in a nail in the centre, requires repair

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 94,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,693 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 78,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,693 miles

slight bind from o/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,427 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,144 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,113 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,116 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,604 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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CF52 HGN is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CF52 HGN, 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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CF52 HGN is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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