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GV53 YGE

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,637 mi
Last recorded132,637 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 YGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 132,637 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 132,599 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Subframe/body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 126,864 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 120,132 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 116,239 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 111,140 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 105,395 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,891 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction cup bracket removed from front windscreen. ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 96,890 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction cup bracket removed from front windscreen. ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,529 miles

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

Nearside Front anti-roll bar droplink, ball joint, dust cover weeping grease

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,339 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,629 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,903 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,978 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,026 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,347 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,310 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,479 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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GV53 YGE is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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