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GY52 OAJ

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,083 mi
Last recorded128,083 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 OAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 128,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 123,013 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,380 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 116,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 111,064 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 106,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 99,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 90,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,412 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,852 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,264 miles

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

both front tyres almost worn to cords on inner edges

Fail 17 Dec 2008 62,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,131 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both headlamp aims high (re-ajusted)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,574 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 39,943 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Inner 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)

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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GY52 OAJ 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 GY52 OAJ, 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 GY52 OAJ registered?

GY52 OAJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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