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HF03 YZS

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,958 mi
Last recorded105,958 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 YZS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,958 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 100,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 97,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 93,225 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 88,988 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,353 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,500 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 79,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,709 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,499 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,499 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,763 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,458 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,292 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,905 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,765 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,413 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,456 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 46,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,298 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,122 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf and nsf tyre edges heavily worn

osr and nsr tyre edges worn

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,697 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,653 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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HF03 YZS is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HF03 YZS, 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 HF03 YZS registered?

HF03 YZS is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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