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LG53 NUX

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,673 mi
Last recorded59,673 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 NUX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,673 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,534 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,745 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,777 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,965 miles

damage on o/s/r inner wheel rim

o/s/f tyre inner wall split not to cords

split across tread on o/s/r tyre not to cords

tyre wear started on both front outer edges

Pass 31 May 2011 40,583 miles

offside front tyre inner kerbing bead damaged not excessively

Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,203 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre inner edges wearing poss tracking out

strong advice both rear tyres wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,902 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,159 miles

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

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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LG53 NUX is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LG53 NUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG53 NUX registered?

LG53 NUX is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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