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LY53 AAF

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,286 mi
Last recorded111,286 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 AAF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 111,286 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 107,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 107,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,901 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 97,870 miles

wiper blade tips torn

Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2019 91,071 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 91,071 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,083 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 3 Jan 2017 78,808 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 78,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 74,249 miles

E.M.L on

O/S/R Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2016 74,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45ZR17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

E.M.L on

O/S/R Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2015 69,331 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2015 69,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,224 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 64,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,783 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 60,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2012 57,876 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 29 Dec 2010 54,606 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 13 Dec 2009 47,713 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2009 47,713 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 40,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,643 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,628 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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LY53 AAF is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LY53 AAF, 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 LY53 AAF registered?

LY53 AAF is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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