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GU03 WYZ

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

146,561 mi
Last recorded146,561 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 WYZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 146,561 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 143,493 miles

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper housing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 140,671 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear prop output from gearbox slight weep of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive wet engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 140,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear prop output from gearbox slight weep of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive wet engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 137,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 133,316 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 129,980 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 126,171 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,656 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,793 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall perished/cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,221 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,458 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,119 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,740 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,148 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,658 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,783 miles

nsr tyre 1.6mm

Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,283 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 40,275 miles

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

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

front number plate lettering incorrectly spaced

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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GU03 WYZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GU03 WYZ, 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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GU03 WYZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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