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CTC 580M

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,369 mi
Last recorded157,369 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 580M
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 157,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 156,772 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 156,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 154,642 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 147,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 141,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 135,699 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,418 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 130,080 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 130,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 118,135 miles

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

Rear tyres stretched

Pass 25 Feb 2016 102,256 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 89,839 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 89,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,388 miles

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

Off side rear tyre cracks in inner side wall

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 70,101 miles

Advanced corrosion to nearside and offside suspension mounting areas.

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 70,100 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion to nearside and offside suspension mounting areas.

Brake fluid slightly low in resevoir.

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

Front brakes pulsing slightly.

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 3,445 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 3,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,648 miles

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,667 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

N/S/F Tyre sidewall has damage

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,377 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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CTC 580M is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CTC 580M, 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 CTC 580M registered?

CTC 580M is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is CTC 580M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTC 580M shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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