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LC52 XRJ

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,343 mi
Last recorded79,343 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 XRJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 79,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension and braking components have corrosion

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2026 79,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension and braking components have corrosion

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2025 77,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread border line (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2024 75,477 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,098 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head lamps --- hazy

has general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2022 72,786 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps --- hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

has general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides --- hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,586 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 69,414 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all front and rear suspension components have general rust

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 69,412 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all front and rear suspension components have general rust

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,753 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front and rear suspension components generally rusty

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,094 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 63,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,945 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,644 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 52,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake pads low.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,542 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,453 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 36,452 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,067 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 27,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,680 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 22,734 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 16,930 miles

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

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 XRJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRJ, 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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LC52 XRJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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