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MX03 JWV

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,468 mi
Last recorded101,468 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 JWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,468 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside rear lower sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,946 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system surface corrosion

front suspension components surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,173 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system surface corrosion

front suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 19 May 2012 81,125 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2012 81,125 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2011 72,017 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wall damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 2 May 2008 49,038 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 25 Apr 2007 39,566 miles

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

near side front tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 May 2006 28,610 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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MX03 JWV is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MX03 JWV, 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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MX03 JWV is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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