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CN03 YGK

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,386 mi
Last recorded148,386 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 YGK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 148,386 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Jan 2017 139,754 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Feb 2016 131,104 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 119,341 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 111,546 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 98,700 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 98,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 9 Feb 2012 84,186 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 62,987 miles

3 LEDS in high level brakelight not working

Additional reports listed on invoice number 75652

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,987 miles

3 LEDS in high level brakelight not working

Additional reports listed on invoice number 75652

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,058 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,044 miles

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,634 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 39,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,310 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,057 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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CN03 YGK is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CN03 YGK, 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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CN03 YGK is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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