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FP52 LLG

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,937 mi
Last recorded151,937 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 LLG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 151,937 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 145,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills covered with side skirt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 141,235 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all four jacking point corroded slightly damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various suspension parts corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2024 141,235 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all four jacking point corroded slightly damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 137,269 miles

Nearside Rear sill wielded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension parts corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 137,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear sill wielded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 133,145 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 133,145 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 126,939 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 126,938 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 122,372 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,017 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sills have corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2018 109,340 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 109,340 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 101,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp levelling devices brackets broken but still adequately secured

Fail 16 Jan 2017 101,356 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,823 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 91,823 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,744 miles

Headlamp beam level warning lamp present (intermittently)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,807 miles

slight run-out on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

traction control sensor is insecure (nearside front)

traction control sensor is insecure (nearside rear)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,875 miles

nearside front tyre has wear on outer shoulder

offside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

slight damage to nearside front wing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,435 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 44,435 miles

Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,922 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,158 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,633 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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FP52 LLG is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FP52 LLG, 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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FP52 LLG is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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