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KG03 JRX

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,132 mi
Last recorded139,132 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 JRX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 139,132 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 136,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 132,447 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 132,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 126,187 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 125,186 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 120,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,711 miles

Bodywork damage to front & rear bumpers.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,096 miles

body work damage

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,136 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,770 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,128 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,052 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,146 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,239 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,297 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,725 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,892 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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KG03 JRX is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KG03 JRX, 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 KG03 JRX registered?

KG03 JRX is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is KG03 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG03 JRX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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