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FL53 YYR

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,881 mi
Last recorded149,881 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YYR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 149,881 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 149,457 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 149,454 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 144,679 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 144,679 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 138,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 127,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 127,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,337 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,705 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 108,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 100,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,444 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,949 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,118 miles

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorating and has small splits

slight side wall damage on offside front tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorating and has small splits

slight side wall damage on offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,356 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,394 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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FL53 YYR is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL53 YYR, 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 FL53 YYR registered?

FL53 YYR is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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