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GY53 OLU

2003 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,490 mi
Last recorded92,490 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 92,490 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,271 miles

aims slightly faded

all pads low

rust & corrosion patches

slight imbalance front brakes

slight run out front brakes

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 13 Oct 2017 84,271 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aims slightly faded

all pads low

rust & corrosion patches

slight imbalance front brakes

slight run out front brakes

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,910 miles

rust patches

some suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 12 Oct 2016 82,910 miles

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

rust patches

some suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,834 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,512 miles

n/s/f tyre delaminating

o/s/f tyre slick inner edge

rear tyres close to limit and feathered

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,997 miles

chips on screen

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear pads low

small dents on rims

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,971 miles

chips on screen

Fail 3 Apr 2012 63,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

chips on screen

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,582 miles

chips on screen

slight play in o/s/r lower hub bush

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,517 miles

Damage to front plate

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 55,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Damage to front plate

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

Slight damage to offside front wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,863 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 39,658 miles

* STORNG ADVICED * N/S/R tyre just below 2mm

Both front and O/S/R tyre worn almost devoid visable tread on inner edges

Both rear brake pads worn low

O/S/R tyre just on 2mm

Slight damaged to windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,239 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,650 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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GY53 OLU is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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