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GL53 MFU

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,405 mi
Last recorded185,405 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 MFU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 185,405 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 185,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 177,330 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 172,624 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 172,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 163,736 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 153,075 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres flat

Fail 16 Jun 2015 153,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres flat

Pass 25 Apr 2014 126,551 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 126,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 100,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,628 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 46,628 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 45,963 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut not showing cord

offside rear tyre has cut not showing cord

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,840 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,588 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 31,895 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,229 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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GL53 MFU is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GL53 MFU, 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 GL53 MFU registered?

GL53 MFU is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is GL53 MFU safe to buy?

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