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KL53 GYC

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,113 mi
Last recorded166,113 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 GYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 166,113 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 161,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 151,863 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts ,, n/s more than o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 129,152 miles

MIL light on

Fail 18 Apr 2018 129,149 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

MIL light on

Pass 13 May 2017 118,825 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 118,823 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 106,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2015 96,886 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 96,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,516 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall small cut down to cords

nearside rear tyre wall cut

Fail 30 Apr 2014 87,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nearside front tyre wall small cut down to cords

nearside rear tyre wall cut

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,504 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 26 Apr 2013 97,858 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED ON INSIDE

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,944 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,365 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,839 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 54,671 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 50,828 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,561 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 48,561 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,111 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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KL53 GYC is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KL53 GYC, 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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KL53 GYC is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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