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J299 HGJ

2003 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,029 mi
Last recorded186,029 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus Soarer151,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ299 HGJ
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 186,029 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 175,317 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale missing NOT WORKING. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 175,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded UNDER WHEEL ARCH AREA. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BADLY SCORED, PITTED AND CORRODED INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BADLY SCORED, PITTED AND CORRODED INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale missing NOT WORKING. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 170,321 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 170,316 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 165,687 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber recommend replace

Fail 8 Sep 2017 165,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber recommend replace

Pass 23 Jun 2016 158,991 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 151,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 151,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leaks from transmission, engine and differential

Fail 5 Jun 2015 150,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 140,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 131,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 122,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 120,739 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 117,113 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 114,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brakes juddering slightly

rear brakes juddering slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2009 114,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brakes juddering slightly

rear brakes juddering slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2007 106,711 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 106,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 96,673 miles

O/S AND N/S/F HEADLIGHTS HAVE CONDENSATION/CONTAMINATION RESULTING IN POOR BEAM PATTERNS

OS AND N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

How Reliable is the Lexus Soarer?

Based on 2,195 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
3,338
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
fog lamp not working 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
brake binding 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
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J299 HGJ is a 2003 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 151,082 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Soarer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J299 HGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Soarer typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J299 HGJ is a 2003 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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