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FD52 VYF

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,157 mi
Last recorded177,157 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2015 177,157 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel has slightly restricted movement

Pass 14 Jul 2015 177,157 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel has slightly restricted movement

Pass 13 Jun 2013 173,250 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 173,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 147,944 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 147,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 128,208 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 104,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,586 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 66,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,149 miles

SMALL STONE CHIP ON FRONT WINDSCREEN STILL UNDER LEGAL LIMIT ADVICE ONLY.

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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FD52 VYF is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD52 VYF, 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 FD52 VYF registered?

FD52 VYF is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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