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MF03 KCE

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,351 mi
Last recorded86,351 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,351 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 81,638 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,903 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,245 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,502 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 49,145 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,145 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,110 miles

o/s rear lamp cluster cover damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,119 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,701 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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MF03 KCE is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KCE, 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 MF03 KCE registered?

MF03 KCE is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is MF03 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF03 KCE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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