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MF03 EET

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,213 mi
Last recorded133,213 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 EET
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 133,213 miles

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

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

under body has general corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2021 132,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2019 118,671 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 114,704 miles

n/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge

oil leak on the engine

oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 4 Jan 2017 104,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,095 miles

oil leak on the engine

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak on the gearbox

Fail 4 Jan 2016 96,095 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak on the engine

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,567 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,348 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 75,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,962 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 72,962 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,835 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,923 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,161 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 49,068 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front discs worn

rear discs warped

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,175 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,502 miles

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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MF03 EET 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF03 EET, 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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MF03 EET is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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