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GV53 UAY

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,694 mi
Last recorded128,694 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UAY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 128,694 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 126,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 118,136 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 113,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side outer seels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,622 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2019 108,622 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,496 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,465 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 94,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 87,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,617 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 81,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 76,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,052 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 71,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,492 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 62,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,466 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,697 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

rear pads very low

Fail 21 Oct 2010 57,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front bumper damaged

rear pads very low

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,453 miles

front pads low

Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,174 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,895 miles

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

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

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,683 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 34,683 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre kerbing rib scuffed

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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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GV53 UAY is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV53 UAY, 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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GV53 UAY is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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