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H11 XEX

2003 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,688 mi
Last recorded112,688 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 XEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 112,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 109,308 miles

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2024 109,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corrode not holed

Pass 6 Jul 2023 107,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 106,085 miles

head lamps misted

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

suspension parts rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,603 miles

both rear bottom arm outer bushes have play

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2020 104,047 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,014 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

suspension parts corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,105 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,202 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,159 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 50,159 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing on tread shoulders

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,523 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,523 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 44,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,554 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,484 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,702 miles

N/S/R TYURE NEAR LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE NEAR LIMIT @ SCREW IN TYRE

SUSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW?

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,463 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,631 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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H11 XEX is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H11 XEX, 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 H11 XEX registered?

H11 XEX is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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