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KG03 JSU

2003 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,478 mi
Last recorded49,478 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 JSU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 49,478 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 48,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body & suspension area's corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,669 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,285 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,793 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,755 miles

Nearside mirror damaged secured.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,509 miles

Windscreen has stone chip

Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,744 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,560 miles

FRONT SCREEN CHIPED AND CRACKING OUT ADVISE.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,983 miles

chip to o/s/f sreen advise cracking out.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,792 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,141 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,655 miles

nearside rear tyre reading 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,029 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 2 Apr 2008 12,205 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 9,837 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,877 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 JSU is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

KG03 JSU is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is KG03 JSU safe to buy?

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