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GY03 YME

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 YME
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 121,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear lower sill slightly corroded

rear exhaust system deterioated

Pass 12 May 2017 113,101 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting washers (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 105,159 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 105,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 105,159 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 99,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2015 99,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,160 miles

E.M.L Warning on

Fail 15 Apr 2014 94,159 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

E.M.L Warning on

Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,019 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,032 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside mirror condition deteriorated

rear brake discs especially offside badly pitted

Pass 3 May 2011 55,205 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,141 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre on wear bars

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 7 Sep 2010 52,141 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre on wear bars

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,051 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,825 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,665 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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GY03 YME is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YME, 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 YME is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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