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FA53 CLU

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,268 mi
Last recorded129,268 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CLU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 129,268 miles

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

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

Underside Generally Corroded, Partially Undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2025 128,553 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Underside generally corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 125,802 miles

Engine cover and undercovers fitted.

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

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

Sealant underside.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,608 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 123,598 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,987 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,516 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 111,674 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2019 111,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 107,404 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,619 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,143 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,143 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,373 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

tyre size 215/45/zr17 91w extra load

Fail 9 Oct 2014 81,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

tyre size 215/45/zr17 91w extra load

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,682 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,768 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,446 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 59,424 miles

Underside of vehicle extremely dirty.

Fail 16 Oct 2010 59,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Underside of vehicle extremely dirty.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,596 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,566 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,006 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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FA53 CLU is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FA53 CLU, 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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FA53 CLU is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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