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HD03 VAA

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,931 mi
Last recorded57,931 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 VAA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 57,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 57,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 55,894 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges of tread

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight brake imbalance across front axle

Pass 23 Apr 2024 54,104 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Pass 28 Jun 2022 51,368 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

Pass 12 Jun 2021 50,094 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,981 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 48,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 46,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,629 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,189 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 39,293 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 37,281 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 34,687 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 32,694 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 32,694 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,177 miles

near and off side front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 May 2009 28,345 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2008 26,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 23,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 21,098 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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HD03 VAA is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HD03 VAA, 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 HD03 VAA registered?

HD03 VAA is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is HD03 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 VAA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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