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HJ03 JOH

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,016 mi
Last recorded170,016 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 JOH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 170,016 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2024 170,016 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2022 162,332 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2021 150,248 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 136,802 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear subframe mount cover plate corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 136,784 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount area including above /inside plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear including rear behind rear arch/corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear subframe mount cover plate corroded

Pass 25 May 2019 127,394 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 123,927 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2017 115,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 108,884 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Slight movement on steering rack mounts

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,207 miles

Water pump noisey

Pass 21 May 2014 94,586 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 May 2014 94,585 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2013 88,508 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,178 miles

os mirror glass slightly deteriorated

osf brake slight bind

rear tyres no tread on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,321 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,674 miles

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

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

nsf brake slight bind

Fail 25 May 2010 64,382 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nsf brake slight bind

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,131 miles

n\s front tyre

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2008 42,362 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,527 miles

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

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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HJ03 JOH 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 81.8%.

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 HJ03 JOH, 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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HJ03 JOH is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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