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GV03 SVK

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,518 mi
Last recorded138,518 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 SVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 138,518 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 135,189 miles

EML Light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 128,906 miles

chip in windscreen

eml on

headlamp beam images slightly blurred

sill panel lips damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2015 119,767 miles

m.i.l on,screen damaged.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 119,767 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

m.i.l on,screen damaged.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,419 miles

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

mil on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,183 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,798 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,024 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 52,024 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 52,018 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,141 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,367 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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GV03 SVK is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV03 SVK, 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 GV03 SVK registered?

GV03 SVK is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is GV03 SVK safe to buy?

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