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GP03 JUJ

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,425 mi
Last recorded54,425 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 JUJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 54,425 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 54,393 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 52,426 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 47,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 43,764 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close on limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear sub frame mounting bush corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres have edge wear / rear tyres 3mm at lowest part (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,970 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close on limit (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 42,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 42,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,893 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / nsr tyre puntured (5.2.3 (e))

discs corroded all round / nsf wheel binding

Fail 3 Aug 2018 40,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / nsr tyre puntured (5.2.3 (e))

discs corroded all round / nsf wheel binding

Pass 8 Jul 2016 37,672 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,578 miles

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)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,064 miles

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)

excessive wear on front tyre inner shoulders

Pass 22 May 2009 23,181 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,830 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 JUJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GP03 JUJ, 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 JUJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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