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GP03 GZV

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,427 mi
Last recorded120,427 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 GZV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 120,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 120,411 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 115,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Light lens outer cover damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,646 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 109,441 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,063 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 98,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 98,810 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise Has cuts and tears,worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise Has cuts and tears,worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 94,946 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise Has cuts and tears,worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise Has cuts and tears,worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,872 miles

EML Light On

Front lower arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 82,844 miles

front coil springs corroding

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,700 miles

front number plate deteriorating

front suspension rear lower arm bushes detebonding

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 75,698 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear outer brake pads low

eml on

front number plate deteriorating

front suspension rear lower arm bushes detebonding

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 30 Aug 2014 69,538 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,241 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

EML on

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 58,241 miles

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

Both front tyres bald on edges

EML on

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 1 Aug 2011 54,472 miles

front tyres worn on edges-secondary treads

Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,472 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges-secondary treads

Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,564 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 44,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,614 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 37,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,419 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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GP03 GZV is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GP03 GZV, 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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GP03 GZV is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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