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DA03 DKE

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,780 mi
Last recorded77,780 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 DKE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 77,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 77,780 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,809 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 66,522 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 61,523 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 61,523 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 56,047 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 56,047 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 52,064 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 52,064 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 23,331 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,448 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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DA03 DKE is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA03 DKE, 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 DA03 DKE registered?

DA03 DKE is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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