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MA53 MZN

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,158 mi
Last recorded154,158 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 MZN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 154,158 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 154,158 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 145,743 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 145,738 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 137,347 miles

Engine oil level low

Exhaust rear, tailtrim insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 116,278 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/s void (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 116,273 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/s void (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

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

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2015 90,862 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil level very low

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

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

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

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

Rear bumper damaged/insecure

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 56,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,857 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,222 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,220 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED WORN CORRODED AND PITTED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,396 miles

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

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

front disces worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,319 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 31,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,093 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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MA53 MZN is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MA53 MZN, 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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MA53 MZN is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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