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NA53 LGL

2003 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,995 mi
Last recorded173,995 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 LGL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2014 173,995 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 173,995 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 162,404 miles

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

n/s/r brake backing plate heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 148,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 139,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 130,824 miles

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 28 Sep 2009 124,975 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 110,229 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 93,575 miles

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 26 Sep 2006 67,415 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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NA53 LGL is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NA53 LGL, 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 NA53 LGL registered?

NA53 LGL is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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