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FC03 OBG

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,048 mi
Last recorded162,048 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 OBG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 162,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 159,648 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer And inner sill corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 150,888 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 143,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 131,619 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,396 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 122,876 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,257 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 108,100 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 95,029 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 89,867 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 86,138 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 86,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

strong advise to condition off side rear brake disc

strong advise to front brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2009 81,156 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 81,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres bolding on edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 38,527 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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FC03 OBG 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 89.5%.

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 FC03 OBG, 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 FC03 OBG registered?

FC03 OBG is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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