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LV03 FPP

2003 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,766 mi
Last recorded134,766 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 FPP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 134,766 miles

vehicle too low for rollers

Pass 12 Mar 2022 129,704 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 124,571 miles

Under vehicle corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2021 93,378 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,479 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 111,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 111,967 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,864 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 103,864 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,107 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,076 miles

corrosion and pitting on rear brake disc's

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r undersills

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre only just legal on inner edge 1.6mm

Fail 5 Feb 2015 86,068 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

corrosion & pitting on rear brake discs

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r undersills

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre just legal on inner edge 1.6mm

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,901 miles

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,342 miles

All tyres look very low on psi

Engine light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

low rear brake readings

Fail 30 Jan 2013 85,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All tyres look very low on psi

Engine light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

low rear brake readings

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,473 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of exhaust

Condition of rear brake discs

Engine management light on

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,213 miles

Condition of rear brake discs

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,661 miles

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

Wear to front brake pads

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,785 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 53,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,701 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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LV03 FPP is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV03 FPP, 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 LV03 FPP registered?

LV03 FPP is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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