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GM03 FXT

2003 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,378 mi
Last recorded112,378 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 112,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front ball joint siezed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

engine warning light on.

scratch on front windscreen, but does not affect the view of the driver.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 104,672 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

engine warning light on.

scratch on front windscreen, but does not affect the view of the driver.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint swivel (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light stays on

Fail 29 Mar 2017 99,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear some age cracking in off side rear tyre wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light stays on

Nearside Rear some age cracking in near side rear tyre wall

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,946 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear both side tyre wall/tread starting to seperate

oil leak

some damage to near side front tyre wall

Fail 21 Mar 2016 94,946 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear both side tyre wall/tread starting to seperate

engine management light stays on

oil leak

some damage to near side front tyre wall

Fail 17 Mar 2015 87,399 miles

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light remains on

Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light remains on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,435 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light remains on

Fail 26 Feb 2014 77,273 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light remains on

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,399 miles

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

engine management light stops on

Fail 21 Feb 2013 69,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

both side front tyres worn on inner edges badly

engine management light stops on

Fail 27 Feb 2012 60,950 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light is on

some damage to near side front wing

some damage to off side front wing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,950 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine management light is on

some damage to near side front wing

some damage to off side front wing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,125 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some wall damage to nearside front tyre

some wiper sweep damage to front windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

some wall damage to nearside front tyre

some wiper sweep damage to front windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,133 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 42,133 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,630 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,992 miles

windscreen has some damage in swept area.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some age cracking in all four tyres

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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GM03 FXT is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 GM03 FXT, 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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GM03 FXT is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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