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MM03 VLN

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,872 mi
Last recorded96,872 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 VLN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 96,872 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & central seats ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount bush/bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount bush/bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 90,632 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 83,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension assembly has corrosion

Rear wiper worn

Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,267 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Rear suspension assembly has slight corrosion

Rear wiper worn

handbrake just met requirements, may need adjustment or repairs. offside rear.

Fail 1 Dec 2022 75,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion.

Rear Both sides, chassis/bumper support panels have corrosion.

Rear Both sides, suspension support brackets/bar have corrosion

Rear suspension assembly has corrosion

Rear wiper worn

Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

inner sills badly corroded.

rear sills badly corroded.

rear suspension componants corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2021 73,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

inner sills badly corroded.

rear sills badly corroded.

rear suspension componants corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler neck corroded!

general corrosion to underside of vehicle!!

Pass 20 Dec 2019 72,203 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 72,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 70,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 69,393 miles

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

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,064 miles

o/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 25 Nov 2015 65,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,809 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,297 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,305 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,985 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 45,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,469 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,695 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 36,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,229 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,651 miles

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

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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MM03 VLN is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MM03 VLN, 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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MM03 VLN is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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