CarVerify

Free Car Check

N666 FJH

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,682 mi
Last recorded116,682 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 FJH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 116,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 116,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides misted and scratched (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 114,690 miles

Nearside Rear sill has surface corrosion on both sides

undertrays fitted at the time of testing

Pass 1 Sep 2023 112,550 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 110,166 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 110,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 107,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 98,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,552 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 91,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer, both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,334 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 64,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,118 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 60,008 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 55,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 51,123 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 47,223 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread depth on the legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2008 38,731 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 30,779 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,343 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
Full Lexus IS300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N666 FJH is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N666 FJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N666 FJH?

You can check the full history of N666 FJH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N666 FJH registered?

N666 FJH is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is N666 FJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N666 FJH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N666 FJH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N666 FJH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.