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LC52 HYW

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,732 mi
Last recorded45,732 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 HYW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 45,732 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 45,729 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Front bumper insecure

o/s front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,047 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 37,047 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,634 miles

Nearside/Offside front tyres display wear to inner/outer edges of tread.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 25,525 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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LC52 HYW is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC52 HYW, 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 LC52 HYW registered?

LC52 HYW is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is LC52 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 HYW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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