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L16 YDG

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,792 mi
Last recorded98,792 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 YDG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 98,792 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 96,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 95,826 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion on it

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion on it

Fail 15 Feb 2020 95,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion on it

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion on it

Pass 2 Feb 2019 91,518 miles

Nearside Rear Lower sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Lower sill slight corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2018 87,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,553 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 81,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 80,171 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,620 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 75,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 73,164 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,073 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 57,779 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 48,882 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 48,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,307 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 37,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L16 YDG is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L16 YDG, 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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L16 YDG is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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