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LN03 FDK

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,443 mi
Last recorded155,443 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 FDK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 155,443 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 155,443 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 147,131 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2023 132,030 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2023 132,030 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 6 May 2022 117,829 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 117,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 110,031 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 105,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 98,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 87,698 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 77,339 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 68,696 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 58,138 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

driver mirror glass damaged

Pass 13 May 2014 50,825 miles

windscreen cracked although not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 29 May 2013 48,814 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 46,727 miles
Pass 28 May 2010
Pass 28 May 2009 40,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,363 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 35,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,559 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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LN03 FDK 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 81.8%.

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 LN03 FDK, 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 LN03 FDK registered?

LN03 FDK is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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