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J22 GDW

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,390 mi
Last recorded49,390 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 GDW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 49,390 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 48,883 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,284 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 48,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 46,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,553 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 42,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly, balding on inner edge, close to plies

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,222 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly, balding on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,940 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,788 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,192 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,034 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,165 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,065 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,435 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,746 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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J22 GDW 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 J22 GDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J22 GDW registered?

J22 GDW is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is J22 GDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 GDW 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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