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GL52 GVW

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,644 mi
Last recorded89,644 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 GVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 89,644 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 89,060 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 17 May 2018 89,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,950 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,525 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,830 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 70,259 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 67,260 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,542 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,889 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,124 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,494 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,259 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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GL52 GVW is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL52 GVW, 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 GL52 GVW registered?

GL52 GVW is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is GL52 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 GVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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