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GL03 GKA

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,502 mi
Last recorded120,502 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 GKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 120,502 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 116,215 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 111,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 109,897 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 109,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 104,005 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 104,005 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 24 Apr 2010 87,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,600 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,554 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 59,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,225 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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GL03 GKA is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL03 GKA, 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 GL03 GKA registered?

GL03 GKA is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is GL03 GKA safe to buy?

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