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HG52 RZW

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,300 mi
Last recorded146,300 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 RZW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 146,300 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 141,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 141,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 139,753 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 138,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 136,787 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 135,716 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 135,716 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 125,109 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 112,203 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,546 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,000 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,969 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 57,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,615 miles

FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT DISTORSION

Fail 22 Dec 2008 45,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,729 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,216 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 33,635 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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HG52 RZW is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HG52 RZW, 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 HG52 RZW registered?

HG52 RZW is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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