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GU53 EJV

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,872 mi
Last recorded130,872 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 EJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 130,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 129,510 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,088 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 124,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 124,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 121,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,702 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,289 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 110,343 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 106,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,061 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,827 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,531 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 94,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,699 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 57,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 72,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,604 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 57,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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GU53 EJV is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GU53 EJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 EJV registered?

GU53 EJV is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GU53 EJV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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