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MD53 VWL

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,379 mi
Last recorded96,379 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2010 96,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 96,379 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 87,677 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Aug 2009 87,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,052 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 77,983 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 68,641 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,888 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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MD53 VWL is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MD53 VWL, 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 MD53 VWL registered?

MD53 VWL is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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