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MX03 JYS

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,644 mi
Last recorded88,644 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 JYS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 88,644 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 88,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,551 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 88,551 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 87,657 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Eml illuminated

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light illuminated

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 1 Dec 2015 83,447 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light illuminated

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,492 miles

N/S steering rack gaitor twisted.

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 70,491 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S steering rack gaitor twisted.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 55,126 miles

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

airbag lamp illuminating

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,821 miles

fron and rear road vwheels of different type. tyre sizes front215-40 rear 225-40

Fail 17 Feb 2011 51,821 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fron and rear road vwheels of different type. tyre sizes front215-40 rear 225-40

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,270 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 37,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JYS is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MX03 JYS, 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 JYS registered?

MX03 JYS is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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