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LG03 UEP

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,573 mi
Last recorded99,573 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 UEP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 99,573 miles

Engine oil level below minimum mark

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 99,568 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil level below minimum mark

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,629 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 95,629 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,882 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 89,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 84,007 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,900 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,115 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,500 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,910 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,177 miles

front brake discs worn - lipped

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge and has nail in tread

o/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,767 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,893 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,148 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 63,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,661 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 61,659 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,649 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 61,647 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,623 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,702 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 51,701 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,075 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 47,075 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,856 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,873 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,611 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 UEP is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LG03 UEP, 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 LG03 UEP registered?

LG03 UEP is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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