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LS03 SZZ

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,982 mi
Last recorded78,982 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 SZZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,982 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 78,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,482 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 53,266 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,229 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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LS03 SZZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS03 SZZ, 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 LS03 SZZ registered?

LS03 SZZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is LS03 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 SZZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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