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MD52 AJX

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,857 mi
Last recorded123,857 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD52 AJX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 123,857 miles

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

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

several areas of light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2021 123,834 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 121,574 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Detached (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

EML light on

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 119,679 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 118,602 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 116,072 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 116,072 miles

Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 113,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 109,260 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 88,944 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,000 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,451 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,866 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 72,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,566 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,508 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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MD52 AJX is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MD52 AJX, 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 MD52 AJX registered?

MD52 AJX is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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