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MA53 SNF

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,553 mi
Last recorded95,553 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 SNF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 95,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 90,749 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 90,749 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 90,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle esp at rear inner sills/subframe and suspension components

headlight cleaning device inoperative

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,975 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 85,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 84,621 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,604 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,689 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,735 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 72,735 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,717 miles

scraping noise on osr wheel

slight corrosion on both rear sills

washer jets poor

wipers split slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2016 70,717 miles

Emissions not tested Lambda readings excessive (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

scraping noise on osr wheel

slight corrosion on both rear sills

washer jets poor

wipers split slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 68,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 66,092 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,873 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 62,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 59,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 55,429 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Both front tyres bald on inner edge nearing inner cords

Fail 9 Jul 2011 55,429 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Both front tyres bald on inner edge nearing inner cords

Fail 12 Jul 2010 51,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,477 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,471 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,060 miles

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

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

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 SNF is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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