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MK53 BNZ

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,284 mi
Last recorded103,284 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 BNZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroding slightly....majority of piping obscured by covers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroding (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 103,162 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroding slightly....majority of piping obscured by covers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear back-plate fouling disc slightly

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroding (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,327 miles

corrosion to fuel filler neck.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,956 miles

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

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

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

oil on min

Fail 24 Sep 2013 94,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

oil on min

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,095 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,452 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 89,452 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 85,751 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,361 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,869 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall damaged

n/s rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,329 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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MK53 BNZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK53 BNZ, 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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MK53 BNZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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