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EO03 TVU

2003 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,222 mi
Last recorded131,222 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 TVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 131,222 miles

Front Inner sills corroded

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 130,054 miles

Front SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Fail 21 Oct 2024 130,054 miles

Front SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 129,133 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,408 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 128,408 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 126,669 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

General under vehicle corrosion inc. subframes and suspension components

Nearside Rear Headlamp level sensor bracket wedged into rear subframe

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake shoes noisey inside drum

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 125,788 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 124,958 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Bracket on level sensor valve. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 123,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,354 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,973 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 108,972 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 100,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,281 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 93,160 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,502 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,915 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,609 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2012 72,606 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,706 miles

eml on

split to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 3 Mar 2011 67,700 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

eml on

split to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2010 63,096 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,178 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,692 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 50,663 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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EO03 TVU is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EO03 TVU, 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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EO03 TVU is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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