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FD53 CGO

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,684 mi
Last recorded79,684 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,684 miles

engine has a slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,556 miles

both front lower rearmost suaspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,008 miles

front tyrtes worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,536 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,249 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,127 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,285 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,514 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 50,745 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 50,745 miles

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

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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FD53 CGO 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 FD53 CGO, 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 FD53 CGO registered?

FD53 CGO is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is FD53 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 CGO 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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