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GY53 OLT

2003 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,931 mi
Last recorded160,931 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OLT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 160,931 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 142,723 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 142,723 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 132,225 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 116,667 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 116,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 111,528 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 111,528 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 97,654 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)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 97,654 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 93,522 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 93,522 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,581 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 41,581 miles

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

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

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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GY53 OLT is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY53 OLT, 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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GY53 OLT is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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