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FA52 VGX

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,424 mi
Last recorded134,424 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 134,424 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 123,135 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge, close to cord construction

Fail 20 Nov 2015 123,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge, close to cord construction

Pass 13 Nov 2014 114,677 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 111,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,318 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,818 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,292 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 83,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 74,257 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,232 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 VGX is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA52 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

FA52 VGX is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is FA52 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 VGX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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