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DK52 YVM

2003 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 YVM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 94,347 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 94,347 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Small hole NSR boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,523 miles

Under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,876 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 92,471 miles

both outer sills have slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2020 92,471 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2019 91,356 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,058 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,814 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,600 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,269 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,549 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,669 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,471 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,793 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,201 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 50,201 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,215 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,307 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,111 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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DK52 YVM is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK52 YVM, 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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DK52 YVM is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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