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MX03 JXS

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 JXS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 98,362 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 78,924 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,413 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 66,413 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,841 miles

under tray fitted preventing inspection of engine components

Pass 3 Aug 2020 44,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,746 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,194 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,925 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,311 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 31,161 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,224 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,850 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,270 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 24,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,090 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,786 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,345 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,567 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,797 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 JXS is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 JXS, 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 MX03 JXS registered?

MX03 JXS is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is MX03 JXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX03 JXS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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