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GR03 OYA

2003 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,162 mi
Last recorded158,162 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 OYA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 158,162 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 151,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 144,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 139,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 126,525 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 115,411 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 110,961 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 110,961 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,402 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 98,876 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 98,876 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,507 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 84,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 66,781 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 66,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,989 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,027 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,730 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,159 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,821 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 6,045 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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GR03 OYA is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR03 OYA, 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 GR03 OYA registered?

GR03 OYA is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is GR03 OYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 OYA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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