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LL53 UAC

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

143,376 mi
Last recorded143,376 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 UAC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 143,376 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 143,265 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 139,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 137,089 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 130,669 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 125,407 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,012 miles

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

Offside Front chip on windseen

Rear anrtirool bar corroded

fuel pipes corroded

under trays/engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2018 120,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front chip on windseen

Rear anrtirool bar corroded

fuel pipes corroded

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,519 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp lens starting to fade. Not effecting aims at present

general underbody surface rust

Fail 29 Jun 2017 112,517 miles

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

general underbody surface rust

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp lens starting to fade. Not effecting aims at present

Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,060 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,784 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,797 miles

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc (inner braking surface)

corrosion on offside rear brake disc (inner braking surface)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 68,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc (inner braking surface)

corrosion on offside rear brake disc (inner braking surface)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,104 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,605 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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LL53 UAC is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LL53 UAC, 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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LL53 UAC is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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