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DA53 ZPY

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,670 mi
Last recorded137,670 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZPY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 137,670 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 134,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 129,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight Oil Leak From Engine

Fail 10 Mar 2016 129,576 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight Oil Leak From Engine

Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,656 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,490 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 113,490 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,790 miles

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

Front tyres worn close to wear indicators not below legal limit 1.6mm

N/s/r tyre worn on inner tread close to wear indicator not below legal limit 1.6mm

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 99,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 93,272 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 93,269 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,431 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 80,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 71,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 67,923 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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DA53 ZPY is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA53 ZPY, 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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DA53 ZPY is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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