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FA52 UXP

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,311 mi
Last recorded150,311 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UXP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 150,311 miles

Front Both tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 142,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 135,720 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 135,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 123,738 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 111,634 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 103,370 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 79,389 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,459 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 41,235 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,235 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 26,040 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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FA52 UXP is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FA52 UXP, 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 FA52 UXP registered?

FA52 UXP is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is FA52 UXP safe to buy?

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