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NB03 BCF

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,402 mi
Last recorded89,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 BCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,402 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom of windscreen outside swept area (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,598 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor and sills (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,302 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

windscreen crack nearside lower corner

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,903 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,428 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 15 Jun 2012 81,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f lower ball joint boot burst

off/side front lower ball joint boot burst

Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,718 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,131 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in o/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,661 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 48,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,897 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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NB03 BCF is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NB03 BCF, 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 NB03 BCF registered?

NB03 BCF is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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