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GU53 KGG

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,042 mi
Last recorded228,042 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 KGG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 228,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 222,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear body damaged

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged no affect on light output

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 217,446 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 217,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 209,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 209,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 202,395 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 202,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 192,583 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 192,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 177,184 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 177,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 167,551 miles

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

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 1 Mar 2017 167,551 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 26 Feb 2016 154,935 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 136,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,979 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,566 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 83,566 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,632 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 69,629 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING TO EXCESS

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,211 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,498 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS AT REAR!

SOME DISTORTION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,928 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 45,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,371 miles

BONNET STAY RETAINING CLIP MISSING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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 KGG is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU53 KGG, 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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GU53 KGG is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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