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MY03 TRD

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,687 mi
Last recorded92,687 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY03 TRD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 92,687 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 91,718 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 91,102 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,492 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 88,995 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 77,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,787 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,034 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,394 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,717 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,324 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2012 42,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,713 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,627 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

wipers starting to split

Fail 23 Mar 2010 33,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

wipers starting to split

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,195 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,119 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 23,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,310 miles

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

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)

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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MY03 TRD is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MY03 TRD, 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 MY03 TRD registered?

MY03 TRD is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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