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EF52 LLG

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,543 mi
Last recorded92,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 LLG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 92,543 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 90,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both headlight pattens weak

Pass 25 Jan 2022 87,979 miles

corrosion

nsr and osr braces corroded

nsr and osr outer cill corroded not with in prescribed area

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,300 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 86,300 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 82,459 miles

Nearside headlamp securing bracket damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2019 82,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp securing bracket damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,238 miles

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 73,951 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,472 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 70,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 67,348 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 67,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,351 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,351 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 60,983 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,236 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,974 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,850 miles

rear tyres has cracks in side walls

Fail 7 Jan 2009 50,850 miles

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

rear tyres has cracks in side walls

Pass 15 Dec 2007 45,468 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,035 miles

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,895 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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EF52 LLG is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 EF52 LLG, 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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EF52 LLG is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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