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MM52 HFF

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,122 mi
Last recorded137,122 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 HFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 137,122 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 122,099 miles

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 106,733 miles

Rear both rear driveshafts/joint worn ( free play )

gear box oil sump badly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 106,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge advise replace

Rear both rear driveshafts/joint worn ( free play )

gear box oil sump badly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,147 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,147 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,013 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,163 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,947 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,499 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,031 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,475 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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MM52 HFF is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MM52 HFF, 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 MM52 HFF registered?

MM52 HFF is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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