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GK53 SKJ

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,480 mi
Last recorded113,480 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 113,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 109,812 miles

corrosion around suspension and floor on rear of vehicle

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 11 Dec 2024 109,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength around o/s/r subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion around suspension and floor on rear of vehicle

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 12 Dec 2023 109,700 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 109,653 miles

Central Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,513 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 108,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing / Cracking Inner Side Wall

Fail 2 Apr 2019 108,508 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,761 miles

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

both sill showing signs of corrosion exterior rear

eng mgt lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Apr 2016 95,045 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 89,748 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,972 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 78,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 78,096 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,813 miles

ADVISE STRONG SMELL OF GAS BUT NOT DETECTED WITH SPRAY.

Pass 24 Apr 2011 67,505 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,466 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,683 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,503 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 SKJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GK53 SKJ, 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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GK53 SKJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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