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LG03 UEB

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

219,919 mi
Last recorded219,919 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 UEB
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 219,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 207,902 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

undertrays and sill trims fitted

vehicle has a bodykit fitted

vehicle has a non standard rear exhaust silencer fitted

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has different size wheels and tyres comparing front and back

Pass 21 Nov 2020 177,635 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front wings have been changed to fibreglass

outer sill trims fitted

rear exhaust silencer different from standard

rear wheel arch trims fitted

rear wheels and tyres are a different size to fronts

vehicle bodywork has been changed

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 1 Jun 2019 158,514 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 158,399 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 140,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 132,280 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 123,344 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 115,032 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 105,673 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 98,721 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 91,412 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 83,713 miles

engine light on

nearside rear tyre tread 4mm

offside rear tyre tread 4.2mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2010 75,527 miles

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

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

rear brake pads 80% worn!

tracking NEEDS ADJUSTING both inner front tyres badly worn on edges!

tyre sizes 215/45zr17

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,665 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,064 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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LG03 UEB is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LG03 UEB, 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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LG03 UEB is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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