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LS53 WRR

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,899 mi
Last recorded111,899 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 WRR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 111,899 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 107,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 103,255 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 97,836 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,574 miles

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)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,544 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,772 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,507 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 73,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 66,134 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenley inner edges.

advise front brake pads wearing low and front brake discs worn and lipped.

advise rear brake discs corroded inner edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,921 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,527 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 49,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cut to tread area on nsr tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,040 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 42,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,042 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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LS53 WRR is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS53 WRR, 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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LS53 WRR is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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