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LM52 YMR

2003 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,455 mi
Last recorded85,455 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 YMR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 85,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 79,111 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 79,111 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,008 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,285 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,611 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 55,851 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,734 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 52,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,837 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,013 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 41,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 34,044 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 30,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,868 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,391 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,049 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,892 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,429 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 10,905 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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LM52 YMR is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM52 YMR, 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 LM52 YMR registered?

LM52 YMR is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is LM52 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 YMR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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