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MH03 VDZ

2003 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,159 mi
Last recorded110,159 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 VDZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 110,159 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 108,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 106,542 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 104,606 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 102,008 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,948 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,705 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,663 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,742 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,686 miles

o/s/f tyre poor

Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,686 miles

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

o/s/f tyre poor

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,445 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,206 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,178 miles

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

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

nearside rear suspension sensor snapped off

Fail 5 Aug 2011 69,178 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear suspension sensor snapped off

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,835 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 66,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 38,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,704 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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MH03 VDZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MH03 VDZ, 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 MH03 VDZ registered?

MH03 VDZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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