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GK53 JPY

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

175,526 mi
Last recorded175,526 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JPY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 175,526 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 174,021 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 171,224 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 168,149 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 165,043 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 162,465 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 159,232 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 153,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 146,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,828 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 129,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 116,078 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 108,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,334 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 1 Sep 2011 89,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,526 miles

OSR & OSF tyres worn on inner edges.

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,998 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF,NSF and NSR tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2008 45,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF,NSF and NSR tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,675 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,197 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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GK53 JPY 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 95.2%.

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 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 GK53 JPY, 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 GK53 JPY registered?

GK53 JPY is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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