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EY53 UCB

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

210,347 mi
Last recorded210,347 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 UCB
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 210,347 miles

Engine oil leaking

Nearside Rear Fog lamp inoperative

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 210,151 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine oil leaking

Nearside Rear Fog lamp inoperative

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 196,807 miles

Offside Front Sill slightly corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 196,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Corrosion to under body and around suspension

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer sill corroding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 181,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 169,668 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 159,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 150,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 149,432 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,208 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 142,408 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 126,180 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 110,076 miles

N/s front tyre has a slight bulge in the outer wall

Fail 18 Oct 2010 110,076 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/s front tyre has a slight bulge in the outer wall

Pass 19 Oct 2009 92,791 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,665 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 75,665 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 58,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,457 miles

O/s front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

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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EY53 UCB is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EY53 UCB, 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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EY53 UCB is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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