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G1 SNY

2003 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,964 mi
Last recorded120,964 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 SNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 120,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 118,146 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 116,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 111,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all connected suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 109,768 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attaching components showing signs of cororsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 109,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attaching components showing signs of cororsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 102,156 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 120,156 miles

Steering rack insecure Mountings worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 99,656 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2020 99,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 98,030 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear All suspension components corroded but still secure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 98,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative corroded and seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear All suspension components corroded but still secure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 95,503 miles

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion (Rear)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 93,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced require polishing (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced require polishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at mounting brackets (all) (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 93,101 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% n/s/f brake tight (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper tight unable to rotate wheel (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced require polishing (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced require polishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at mounting brackets (all) (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 91,688 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 91,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 85,027 miles

both front and near side rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,321 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,084 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 63,742 miles

rear discs in poor condition (heavily corroded)

Pass 25 May 2010 62,323 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,405 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusting

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 40,635 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 40,626 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,536 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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G1 SNY is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G1 SNY, 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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G1 SNY is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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