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LC53 TLJ

2003 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

175,991 mi
Last recorded175,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 TLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 175,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 175,987 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 167,280 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 167,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner tyre inner edge slightly worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 159,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 159,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 152,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 146,817 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,160 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 136,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear door protrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 129,841 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 129,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

oil level near minimum

Pass 25 May 2018 123,327 miles

Both front tyre worn on the inner edge, esp o/s

Front brake rise slightly uneven

o/s headlight lens poor

underneath rusty in places.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 120,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 114,428 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,716 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 101,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,365 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 93,365 miles

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

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

N/S/F CASTOR ROD BUSH SPLIT

N/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT

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

O/S/F CASTOR ROD BUSH SPLIT

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,315 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,989 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,387 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,832 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 53,832 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,689 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,805 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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LC53 TLJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LC53 TLJ, 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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LC53 TLJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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