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GJ03 LXK

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,107 mi
Last recorded114,107 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 LXK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 114,107 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 113,996 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,576 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,250 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,714 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 107,514 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2019 95,793 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,605 miles

undertrays fitted

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,971 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded and holed just outside pescribed area

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,627 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,580 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,092 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,115 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 58,115 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,443 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 42,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,365 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,739 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,740 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 26,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GJ03 LXK is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GJ03 LXK, 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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GJ03 LXK is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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