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DY52 MWG

2003 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,128 mi
Last recorded152,128 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 MWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 152,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine management light on

Fail 15 Feb 2021 152,127 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Feb 2020 145,092 miles

rear offside outer sill corroded not yet excessive

Fail 17 Feb 2020 145,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear offside outer sill corroded not yet excessive

Pass 20 Feb 2019 140,866 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 123,807 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 123,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 wheel nut missing from all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 118,264 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

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

Nearside front wing / wheel arch damaged

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 118,253 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

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

Nearside front wing / wheel arch damaged

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 110,290 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 101,607 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 91,784 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 91,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,452 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 76,103 miles

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,445 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,885 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 39,953 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,381 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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DY52 MWG is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DY52 MWG, 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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DY52 MWG is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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