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JT53 SSS

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,476 mi
Last recorded57,476 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT53 SSS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 57,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,217 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 52,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 48,525 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,362 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,769 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 40,768 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed cooling fan wiring area (1.9.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,551 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,648 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,696 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,420 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,028 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,343 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,020 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tyre(nearside bald)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,423 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,845 miles

Offside Rear 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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JT53 SSS is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JT53 SSS, 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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JT53 SSS is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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