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GU53 UGZ

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,065 mi
Last recorded100,065 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 100,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multi (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,738 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 91,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,603 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 82,279 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,022 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 74,631 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has run on flat damage to sidewall

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,455 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,115 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,676 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint new faulty (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 53,642 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 53,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,059 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/lip

n/s/f tyre inner treads balding

Fail 20 Dec 2013 45,842 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/lip

n/s/f tyre inner treads balding

Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,839 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges .

slight play in o/s/f rack and pinon .

Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,530 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,169 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 21 Dec 2009 26,077 miles

front tyres inner tread balding/worn(no cord)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 22,998 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,124 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 14,271 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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GU53 UGZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UGZ, 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 GU53 UGZ registered?

GU53 UGZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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