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DK03 VJG

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,264 mi
Last recorded123,264 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VJG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 119,641 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 119,641 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 106,268 miles

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

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

both rear brake pads not fully inspected because is coverd

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,426 miles

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,125 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges.

advise front brake discs lipped and close to legal limits.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,568 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,908 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 64,908 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 6 Feb 2009 54,831 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,800 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,448 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,835 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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DK03 VJG 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 78.6%.

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 DK03 VJG, 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 DK03 VJG registered?

DK03 VJG is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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