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EN53 NDV

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,239 mi
Last recorded104,239 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 NDV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,239 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded nsr and osr coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 103,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and osr tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 103,016 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing on inner shoulders 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 101,850 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,317 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,448 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 97,580 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,895 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,318 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 88,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,200 miles

both rear tyres heavily split on inner sidewalls

Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,868 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 67,308 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 65,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,008 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,947 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,063 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 29 Oct 2007 43,781 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,654 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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EN53 NDV is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EN53 NDV, 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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EN53 NDV is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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