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GX53 DAO

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,726 mi
Last recorded63,726 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DAO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,726 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 63,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,261 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 53,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,339 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,226 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 44,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,080 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,522 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front wipers starting to smear

offside rear tyre outer tread - cracks

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,303 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 21,303 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,835 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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GX53 DAO is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX53 DAO, 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 GX53 DAO registered?

GX53 DAO is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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