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MP03 HWF

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,175 mi
Last recorded121,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 HWF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 121,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 120,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 120,285 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 120,046 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 116,956 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 114,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 113,656 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 113,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 112,247 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 112,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 110,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,304 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 108,304 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 104,295 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 10 Feb 2015 95,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,091 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,941 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 79,941 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2012 75,175 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 75,175 miles

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

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

Pass 17 May 2011 70,014 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 70,014 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 63,711 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 63,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 57,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 51,240 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 44,651 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 36,387 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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MP03 HWF is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver 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 MP03 HWF, 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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MP03 HWF is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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