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MF52 PXA

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,762 mi
Last recorded150,762 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 PXA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 150,762 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface Corrosion Underside of vehicle Front and back

Fail 13 Nov 2025 150,760 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface Corrosion Underside of vehicle Front and back

Pass 16 Dec 2024 145,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2024 145,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2023 138,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 134,254 miles

Heavy general corrosion on suspension

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

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

heavy corrosion on fuel tank end supports, but tank secure

rear exhaust box tail pipe missing

Pass 8 Jan 2022 130,815 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Heavy corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,678 miles

Headlight pattern poor

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded and flaking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 124,962 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,120 miles

Headlight lenses opaque / beam image very poor

Offside Front Slight brake binding

Pass 20 Jan 2018 110,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 102,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Starting to split on inner wall

Nearside Front Starting to split on inner wall

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting inner wall

Offside Front Starting to split on inner wall

Offside Rear Splitting on inner wall

Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,102 miles

Front Nearside and offside tyres show signs of splitting starting on inner wall

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded and shows signs of reduced pad contact (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 96,102 miles

Front Nearside and offside tyres show signs of splitting starting on inner wall

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded and shows signs of reduced pad contact (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,184 miles

oddside mirror glass deteriated

Fail 17 Jan 2014 84,184 miles

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

oddside mirror glass deteriated

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,876 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 76,876 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 66,957 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluctuation on offside rear brake reading

nearside and offside rear tyres have cuts on sidewall no cords showing

offside rear disc badly corroded on inner surface

rear brake application not balanced

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,957 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluctuation on offside rear brake reading

nearside and offside rear tyres have cuts on sidewall no cords showing

offside rear disc badly corroded on inner surface

rear brake application not balanced

Fail 12 Jan 2011 57,173 miles

Disc very corroded inner and outer edges o/s/r

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,173 miles

Disc very corroded inner and outer edges o/s/r

Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,570 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,360 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,111 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,940 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 26,688 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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MF52 PXA is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF52 PXA, 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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MF52 PXA is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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