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GY03 WMC

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,557 mi
Last recorded113,557 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 WMC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 113,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light illuminating on dash, not a reason for rejection due to age of vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2025 113,557 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light illuminating on dash, not a reason for rejection due to age of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2024 111,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light illuminating on dash, not a reason for rejection due to age of vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,352 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 109,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 107,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light illuminating on dash, not a reason for rejection due to age of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light illuminating on dash, not a reason for rejection due to age of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,628 miles

EML on pre 1/7/03

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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 104,627 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative unattached (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML on pre 1/7/03

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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 92,656 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 92,598 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative BROKEN OF MOUNT (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 76,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner slight damage (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 76,852 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner slight damage (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2017 60,438 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,033 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Apr 2013 42,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 42,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 40,448 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,788 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 35,919 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,250 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Apr 2008 30,350 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,950 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 24,201 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)

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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GY03 WMC 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 76.9%.

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 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 GY03 WMC, 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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GY03 WMC is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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