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EN52 EWE

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,544 mi
Last recorded83,544 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 EWE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,544 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,418 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,293 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,819 miles

Both front steering arms has slight play

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,388 miles

front brake discs worn...

nearside front wheel slightly buckled/damaged.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,968 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 74,879 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,391 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,749 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 69,407 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 69,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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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EN52 EWE is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EN52 EWE, 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 EN52 EWE registered?

EN52 EWE is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is EN52 EWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 EWE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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